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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,183.68, 18,251.12 and 5,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,183.68, 18,251.12 and 5,600.88 is: 8,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,183.68 : 18,251.12 = 5,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,183.68/18,251.12 = 5,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,183.68x = 18,251.12 × 5,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,183.68x = 102,222,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,222,332.99/12,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.10

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