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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.51, 18,315.04 and 5,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.51, 18,315.04 and 5,188.06 is: 7,784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.51 : 18,315.04 = 5,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.51/18,315.04 = 5,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.51x = 18,315.04 × 5,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.51x = 95,019,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,019,526.42/12,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.33

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