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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.04, 18,223.50 and 5,135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.04, 18,223.50 and 5,135.94 is: 7,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.04 : 18,223.50 = 5,135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.04/18,223.50 = 5,135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.04x = 18,223.50 × 5,135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.04x = 93,594,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,594,802.59/12,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.18

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