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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,401.07, 18,601.21 and 3,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,401.07, 18,601.21 and 3,041.11 is: 4,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,401.07 : 18,601.21 = 3,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,401.07/18,601.21 = 3,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,401.07x = 18,601.21 × 3,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,401.07x = 56,568,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568,325.74/12,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.57

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