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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.29, 18,201.52 and 5,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.29, 18,201.52 and 5,120.02 is: 7,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.29 : 18,201.52 = 5,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.29/18,201.52 = 5,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.29x = 18,201.52 × 5,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.29x = 93,192,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,192,146.43/12,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.27

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