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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.83, 17,994.77 and 4,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.83, 17,994.77 and 4,098.03 is: 6,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.83 : 17,994.77 = 4,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.83/17,994.77 = 4,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.83x = 17,994.77 × 4,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.83x = 73,743,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,743,086.81/11,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.39

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