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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,066.08, 18,100.38 and 3,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,066.08, 18,100.38 and 3,301 is: 4,951.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,066.08 : 18,100.38 = 3,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,066.08/18,100.38 = 3,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,066.08x = 18,100.38 × 3,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,066.08x = 59,749,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,749,354.38/12,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.84

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