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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.67, 18,152.01 and 3,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.67, 18,152.01 and 3,336.35 is: 5,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.67 : 18,152.01 = 3,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.67/18,152.01 = 3,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.67x = 18,152.01 × 3,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.67x = 60,561,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,561,367.80/12,101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.38

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