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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.12, 18,150.98 and 3,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.12, 18,150.98 and 3,215.32 is: 4,823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.12 : 18,150.98 = 3,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.12/18,150.98 = 3,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.12x = 18,150.98 × 3,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.12x = 58,361,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361,209.01/12,100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.19

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