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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.01, 18,152.42 and 3,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.01, 18,152.42 and 3,335.85 is: 5,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.01 : 18,152.42 = 3,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.01/18,152.42 = 3,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.01x = 18,152.42 × 3,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.01x = 60,553,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,553,659.49/12,101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.02

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