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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.05, 18,147.48 and 4,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.05, 18,147.48 and 4,602.83 is: 6,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.05 : 18,147.48 = 4,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.05/18,147.48 = 4,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.05x = 18,147.48 × 4,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.05x = 83,529,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529,651.62/12,101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.68

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