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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.02, 17,994.04 and 6,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.02, 17,994.04 and 6,148.90 is: 9,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.02 : 17,994.04 = 6,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.02/17,994.04 = 6,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.02x = 17,994.04 × 6,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.02x = 110,643,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,643,559.68/11,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.35

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