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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.13, 18,152.13 and 3,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.13, 18,152.13 and 3,336.72 is: 5,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.13 : 18,152.13 = 3,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.13/18,152.13 = 3,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.13x = 18,152.13 × 3,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.13x = 60,568,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568,575.21/12,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.20

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