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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.14, 18,183.24 and 5,555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.14, 18,183.24 and 5,555.34 is: 8,329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.14 : 18,183.24 = 5,555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.14/18,183.24 = 5,555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.14x = 18,183.24 × 5,555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.14x = 101,014,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,014,080.50/12,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.59

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