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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.40, 18,151.32 and 4,202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.40, 18,151.32 and 4,202.04 is: 6,302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.40 : 18,151.32 = 4,202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.40/18,151.32 = 4,202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.40x = 18,151.32 × 4,202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.40x = 76,272,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,272,572.69/12,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.79

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