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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.33, 18,151.50 and 5,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.33, 18,151.50 and 5,075.73 is: 7,616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.33 : 18,151.50 = 5,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.33/18,151.50 = 5,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.33x = 18,151.50 × 5,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.33x = 92,132,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,132,113.10/12,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,616.53

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