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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.52, 17,996.28 and 6,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.52, 17,996.28 and 6,150.40 is: 9,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.52 : 17,996.28 = 6,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.52/17,996.28 = 6,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.52x = 17,996.28 × 6,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.52x = 110,684,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,684,366.07/11,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.60

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