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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.38, 17,995.18 and 4,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.38, 17,995.18 and 4,200.26 is: 6,303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.38 : 17,995.18 = 4,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.38/17,995.18 = 4,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.38x = 17,995.18 × 4,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.38x = 75,584,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584,434.75/11,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.23

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