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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.80, 18,281.08 and 5,169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.80, 18,281.08 and 5,169.71 is: 7,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.80 : 18,281.08 = 5,169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.80/18,281.08 = 5,169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.80x = 18,281.08 × 5,169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.80x = 94,507,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,507,882.09/12,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.03

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