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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.14, 18,217.80 and 5,214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.14, 18,217.80 and 5,214.78 is: 7,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.14 : 18,217.80 = 5,214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.14/18,217.80 = 5,214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.14x = 18,217.80 × 5,214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.14x = 95,001,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,001,819.08/12,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.21

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