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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.81, 18,152.33 and 4,705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.81, 18,152.33 and 4,705.82 is: 7,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.81 : 18,152.33 = 4,705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.81/18,152.33 = 4,705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.81x = 18,152.33 × 4,705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.81x = 85,421,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,421,654.71/12,100.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.17

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