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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.31, 18,280.24 and 5,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.31, 18,280.24 and 5,169.19 is: 7,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.31 : 18,280.24 = 5,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.31/18,280.24 = 5,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.31x = 18,280.24 × 5,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.31x = 94,494,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,494,033.81/12,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.21

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