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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.12, 18,214.26 and 5,117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.12, 18,214.26 and 5,117.71 is: 7,679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.12 : 18,214.26 = 5,117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.12/18,214.26 = 5,117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.12x = 18,214.26 × 5,117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.12x = 93,215,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,215,183.88/12,138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.54

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