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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,153.78, 18,219.74 and 4,360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,153.78, 18,219.74 and 4,360.77 is: 6,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,153.78 : 18,219.74 = 4,360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,153.78/18,219.74 = 4,360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,153.78x = 18,219.74 × 4,360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,153.78x = 79,452,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,452,073.80/12,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.23

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