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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.03, 18,151.55 and 3,338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.03, 18,151.55 and 3,338.45 is: 5,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.03 : 18,151.55 = 3,338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.03/18,151.55 = 3,338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.03x = 18,151.55 × 3,338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.03x = 60,598,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598,042.10/12,101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.68

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