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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.60, 18,231.90 and 4,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.60, 18,231.90 and 4,364.20 is: 6,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.60 : 18,231.90 = 4,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.60/18,231.90 = 4,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.60x = 18,231.90 × 4,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.60x = 79,567,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567,657.98/12,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.30

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