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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.21, 18,222.04 and 5,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.21, 18,222.04 and 5,130.27 is: 7,694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.21 : 18,222.04 = 5,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.21/18,222.04 = 5,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.21x = 18,222.04 × 5,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.21x = 93,483,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,483,868.39/12,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.02

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