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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.44, 18,284.10 and 5,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.44, 18,284.10 and 5,173.31 is: 7,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.44 : 18,284.10 = 5,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.44/18,284.10 = 5,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.44x = 18,284.10 × 5,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.44x = 94,589,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,589,343.68/12,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.30

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