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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,102.21, 18,153.42 and 3,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,102.21, 18,153.42 and 3,337.59 is: 5,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,102.21 : 18,153.42 = 3,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,102.21/18,153.42 = 3,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,102.21x = 18,153.42 × 3,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,102.21x = 60,588,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,588,673.06/12,102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.41

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