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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.46, 18,150.72 and 3,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.46, 18,150.72 and 3,336.08 is: 5,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.46 : 18,150.72 = 3,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.46/18,150.72 = 3,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.46x = 18,150.72 × 3,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.46x = 60,552,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,552,253.98/12,100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.13

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