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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,128.67, 18,192.33 and 5,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,128.67, 18,192.33 and 5,105.70 is: 7,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,128.67 : 18,192.33 = 5,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,128.67/18,192.33 = 5,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,128.67x = 18,192.33 × 5,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,128.67x = 92,884,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,884,579.28/12,128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.27

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