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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.58, 18,221.22 and 4,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.58, 18,221.22 and 4,755.42 is: 7,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.58 : 18,221.22 = 4,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.58/18,221.22 = 4,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.58x = 18,221.22 × 4,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.58x = 86,649,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,649,554.01/12,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.38

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