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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.92, 18,155.41 and 3,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.92, 18,155.41 and 3,338.60 is: 5,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.92 : 18,155.41 = 3,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.92/18,155.41 = 3,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.92x = 18,155.41 × 3,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.92x = 60,613,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,613,552.70/12,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.76

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