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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.75, 18,316.13 and 5,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.75, 18,316.13 and 5,285.25 is: 7,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.75 : 18,316.13 = 5,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.75/18,316.13 = 5,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.75x = 18,316.13 × 5,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.75x = 96,805,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,805,299.66/12,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,927.88

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