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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.15, 18,275.33 and 5,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.15, 18,275.33 and 5,615.35 is: 8,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.15 : 18,275.33 = 5,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.15/18,275.33 = 5,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.15x = 18,275.33 × 5,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.15x = 102,622,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,622,346.24/12,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.54

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