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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.09, 18,151.72 and 3,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.09, 18,151.72 and 3,336.48 is: 5,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.09 : 18,151.72 = 3,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.09/18,151.72 = 3,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.09x = 18,151.72 × 3,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.09x = 60,562,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,850.75/12,101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.74

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