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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.20, 18,254.77 and 5,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.20, 18,254.77 and 5,148.20 is: 7,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.20 : 18,254.77 = 5,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.20/18,254.77 = 5,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.20x = 18,254.77 × 5,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.20x = 93,979,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,979,239.68/12,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.35

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