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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.82, 18,001.76 and 4,204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.82, 18,001.76 and 4,204.63 is: 6,309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.82 : 18,001.76 = 4,204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.82/18,001.76 = 4,204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.82x = 18,001.76 × 4,204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.82x = 75,690,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,690,795.66/11,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.76

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