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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.40, 18,002.10 and 7,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.40, 18,002.10 and 7,335.80 is: 11,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.40 : 18,002.10 = 7,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.40/18,002.10 = 7,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.40x = 18,002.10 × 7,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.40x = 132,059,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,059,805.18/12,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.70

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