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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.01, 18,331.20 and 3,901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.01, 18,331.20 and 3,901.55 is: 5,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.01 : 18,331.20 = 3,901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.01/18,331.20 = 3,901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.01x = 18,331.20 × 3,901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.01x = 71,520,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,520,001.70/12,221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.22

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