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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.08, 18,228.84 and 5,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.08, 18,228.84 and 5,140.64 is: 7,704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.08 : 18,228.84 = 5,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.08/18,228.84 = 5,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.08x = 18,228.84 × 5,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.08x = 93,707,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,707,904.06/12,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.92

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