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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103, 18,155.42 and 3,337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103, 18,155.42 and 3,337.84 is: 5,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103 : 18,155.42 = 3,337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103/18,155.42 = 3,337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103x = 18,155.42 × 3,337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103x = 60,599,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599,887.09/12,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.01

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