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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.98, 18,015.66 and 6,741.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.98, 18,015.66 and 6,741.49 is: 10,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.98 : 18,015.66 = 6,741.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.98/18,015.66 = 6,741.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.98x = 18,015.66 × 6,741.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.98x = 121,452,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,452,346.69/12,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.36

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