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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,183.30, 18,260.55 and 5,163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,183.30, 18,260.55 and 5,163.30 is: 7,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,183.30 : 18,260.55 = 5,163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,183.30/18,260.55 = 5,163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,183.30x = 18,260.55 × 5,163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,183.30x = 94,284,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,284,697.82/12,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.85

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