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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.13, 18,323.67 and 5,194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.13, 18,323.67 and 5,194.13 is: 7,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.13 : 18,323.67 = 5,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.13/18,323.67 = 5,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.13x = 18,323.67 × 5,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.13x = 95,175,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,175,524.06/12,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.25

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