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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.20, 18,209.55 and 5,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.20, 18,209.55 and 5,117.20 is: 7,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.20 : 18,209.55 = 5,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.20/18,209.55 = 5,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.20x = 18,209.55 × 5,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.20x = 93,181,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,181,909.26/12,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.48

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