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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.52, 18,152.76 and 5,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.52, 18,152.76 and 5,171.28 is: 7,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.52 : 18,152.76 = 5,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.52/18,152.76 = 5,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.52x = 18,152.76 × 5,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.52x = 93,873,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,873,004.73/12,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.13

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