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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,120.08, 18,133.52 and 7,439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,120.08, 18,133.52 and 7,439.09 is: 11,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,120.08 : 18,133.52 = 7,439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,120.08/18,133.52 = 7,439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,120.08x = 18,133.52 × 7,439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,120.08x = 134,896,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,896,759.43/12,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.03

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