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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.02, 18,256.91 and 5,150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.02, 18,256.91 and 5,150.07 is: 7,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.02 : 18,256.91 = 5,150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.02/18,256.91 = 5,150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.02x = 18,256.91 × 5,150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.02x = 94,024,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,024,338.73/12,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.90

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