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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.20, 15,001.80 and 8,360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.20, 15,001.80 and 8,360.95 is: 12,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.20 : 15,001.80 = 8,360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.20/15,001.80 = 8,360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.20x = 15,001.80 × 8,360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.20x = 125,429,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,429,299.71/10,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.43

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