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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.70, 18,207.15 and 5,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.70, 18,207.15 and 5,116.90 is: 7,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.70 : 18,207.15 = 5,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.70/18,207.15 = 5,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.70x = 18,207.15 × 5,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.70x = 93,164,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,164,165.84/12,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.97

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