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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.02, 17,997.04 and 6,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.02, 17,997.04 and 6,150.90 is: 9,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.02 : 17,997.04 = 6,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.02/17,997.04 = 6,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.02x = 17,997.04 × 6,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.02x = 110,697,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,697,993.34/11,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.36

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