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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.02, 18,002.22 and 6,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.02, 18,002.22 and 6,444.88 is: 9,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.02 : 18,002.22 = 6,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.02/18,002.22 = 6,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.02x = 18,002.22 × 6,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.02x = 116,022,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,022,147.63/11,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.11

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