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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.38, 18,155.52 and 3,338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.38, 18,155.52 and 3,338.37 is: 5,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.38 : 18,155.52 = 3,338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.38/18,155.52 = 3,338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.38x = 18,155.52 × 3,338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.38x = 60,609,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609,843.30/12,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.68

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