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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.06, 18,278.46 and 5,167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.06, 18,278.46 and 5,167.97 is: 7,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.06 : 18,278.46 = 5,167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.06/18,278.46 = 5,167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.06x = 18,278.46 × 5,167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.06x = 94,462,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,462,415.69/12,188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.41

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