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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,098.34, 18,147.51 and 3,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,098.34, 18,147.51 and 3,333.26 is: 4,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,098.34 : 18,147.51 = 3,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,098.34/18,147.51 = 3,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,098.34x = 18,147.51 × 3,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,098.34x = 60,490,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,490,278.45/12,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.88

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