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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,141.62, 18,219.52 and 5,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,141.62, 18,219.52 and 5,121.20 is: 7,684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,141.62 : 18,219.52 = 5,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,141.62/18,219.52 = 5,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,141.62x = 18,219.52 × 5,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,141.62x = 93,305,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,305,805.82/12,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.79

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