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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.59, 18,249.55 and 5,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.59, 18,249.55 and 5,151.23 is: 7,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.59 : 18,249.55 = 5,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.59/18,249.55 = 5,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.59x = 18,249.55 × 5,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.59x = 94,007,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,007,593.76/12,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.99

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