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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.64, 18,149.18 and 3,334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.64, 18,149.18 and 3,334.52 is: 5,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.64 : 18,149.18 = 3,334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.64/18,149.18 = 3,334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.64x = 18,149.18 × 3,334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.64x = 60,518,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,518,803.69/12,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.70

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