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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.61, 18,015.09 and 6,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.61, 18,015.09 and 6,741.11 is: 10,118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.61 : 18,015.09 = 6,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.61/18,015.09 = 6,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.61x = 18,015.09 × 6,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.61x = 121,441,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,441,748.39/12,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.79

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