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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.27, 18,416.52 and 5,160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.27, 18,416.52 and 5,160.83 is: 7,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.27 : 18,416.52 = 5,160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.27/18,416.52 = 5,160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.27x = 18,416.52 × 5,160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.27x = 95,044,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,044,436.83/12,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,732.05

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