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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.67, 18,136.81 and 5,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.67, 18,136.81 and 5,433.24 is: 8,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.67 : 18,136.81 = 5,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.67/18,136.81 = 5,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.67x = 18,136.81 × 5,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.67x = 98,541,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541,716.37/12,101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.82

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