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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.93, 18,319.10 and 5,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.93, 18,319.10 and 5,095.26 is: 7,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.93 : 18,319.10 = 5,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.93/18,319.10 = 5,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.93x = 18,319.10 × 5,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.93x = 93,340,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,340,551.99/12,210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.02

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