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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.75, 17,993.61 and 4,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.75, 17,993.61 and 4,098.06 is: 6,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.75 : 17,993.61 = 4,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.75/17,993.61 = 4,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.75x = 17,993.61 × 4,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.75x = 73,738,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,738,893.40/11,994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.60

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