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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,984.40, 17,998.20 and 8,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,984.40, 17,998.20 and 8,701.20 is: 13,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,984.40 : 17,998.20 = 8,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,984.40/17,998.20 = 8,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,984.40x = 17,998.20 × 8,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,984.40x = 156,605,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,605,937.84/11,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.48

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