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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898.46, 17,848.01 and 4,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,898.46, 17,848.01 and 4,001.28 is: 6,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,898.46 : 17,848.01 = 4,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,898.46/17,848.01 = 4,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,898.46x = 17,848.01 × 4,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,898.46x = 71,414,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,414,885.45/11,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.03

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