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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.84, 18,229.46 and 4,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.84, 18,229.46 and 4,753.48 is: 7,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.84 : 18,229.46 = 4,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.84/18,229.46 = 4,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.84x = 18,229.46 × 4,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.84x = 86,653,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,653,373.52/12,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.37

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