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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.13, 18,151.31 and 4,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.13, 18,151.31 and 4,705.14 is: 7,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.13 : 18,151.31 = 4,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.13/18,151.31 = 4,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.13x = 18,151.31 × 4,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.13x = 85,404,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404,534.56/12,100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.15

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