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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.51, 18,287.33 and 5,620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.51, 18,287.33 and 5,620.32 is: 8,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.51 : 18,287.33 = 5,620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.51/18,287.33 = 5,620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.51x = 18,287.33 × 5,620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.51x = 102,780,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,780,618.44/12,189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.89

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