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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.87, 18,196.26 and 5,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.87, 18,196.26 and 5,112.26 is: 7,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.87 : 18,196.26 = 5,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.87/18,196.26 = 5,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.87x = 18,196.26 × 5,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.87x = 93,023,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,023,986.59/12,135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.21

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