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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,074, 18,112.62 and 5,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,074, 18,112.62 and 5,150.12 is: 7,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,074 : 18,112.62 = 5,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,074/18,112.62 = 5,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,074x = 18,112.62 × 5,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,074x = 93,282,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,282,166.51/12,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.87

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