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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.80, 18,010.80 and 7,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.80, 18,010.80 and 7,066.20 is: 10,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.80 : 18,010.80 = 7,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.80/18,010.80 = 7,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.80x = 18,010.80 × 7,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.80x = 127,267,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,267,914.96/12,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.07

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