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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.80, 18,211.58 and 5,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.80, 18,211.58 and 5,133.20 is: 7,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.80 : 18,211.58 = 5,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.80/18,211.58 = 5,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.80x = 18,211.58 × 5,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.80x = 93,483,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,483,656.79/12,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.52

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