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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,137.62, 18,213.51 and 5,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,137.62, 18,213.51 and 5,117.20 is: 7,678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,137.62 : 18,213.51 = 5,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,137.62/18,213.51 = 5,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,137.62x = 18,213.51 × 5,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,137.62x = 93,202,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,202,173.37/12,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.78

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