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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,137.87, 18,213.89 and 5,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,137.87, 18,213.89 and 5,117.46 is: 7,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,137.87 : 18,213.89 = 5,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,137.87/18,213.89 = 5,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,137.87x = 18,213.89 × 5,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,137.87x = 93,208,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,208,853.52/12,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.18

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