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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.06, 18,155.52 and 3,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.06, 18,155.52 and 3,337.90 is: 5,007.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.06 : 18,155.52 = 3,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.06/18,155.52 = 3,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.06x = 18,155.52 × 3,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.06x = 60,601,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601,310.21/12,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.11

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