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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.47, 18,247.87 and 5,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.47, 18,247.87 and 5,150.10 is: 7,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.47 : 18,247.87 = 5,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.47/18,247.87 = 5,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.47x = 18,247.87 × 5,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.47x = 93,978,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,978,349.86/12,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.30

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