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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.53, 18,150.74 and 4,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.53, 18,150.74 and 4,710.14 is: 7,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.53 : 18,150.74 = 4,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.53/18,150.74 = 4,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.53x = 18,150.74 × 4,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.53x = 85,492,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,492,412.20/12,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.18

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