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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.37, 18,149.22 and 5,520.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.37, 18,149.22 and 5,520.69 is: 8,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.37 : 18,149.22 = 5,520.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.37/18,149.22 = 5,520.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.37x = 18,149.22 × 5,520.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.37x = 100,196,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,196,217.36/12,095.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.85

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