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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.43, 18,325.85 and 5,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.43, 18,325.85 and 5,099.76 is: 7,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.43 : 18,325.85 = 5,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.43/18,325.85 = 5,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.43x = 18,325.85 × 5,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.43x = 93,457,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,457,411.30/12,215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.77

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