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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.02, 17,995.54 and 6,149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.02, 17,995.54 and 6,149.90 is: 9,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.02 : 17,995.54 = 6,149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.02/17,995.54 = 6,149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.02x = 17,995.54 × 6,149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.02x = 110,670,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,670,771.45/11,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.86

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