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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,113.91, 18,176.58 and 5,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,113.91, 18,176.58 and 5,095.47 is: 7,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,113.91 : 18,176.58 = 5,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,113.91/18,176.58 = 5,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,113.91x = 18,176.58 × 5,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,113.91x = 92,618,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,618,218.09/12,113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.61

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