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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.27, 17,997.41 and 6,151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.27, 17,997.41 and 6,151.15 is: 9,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.27 : 17,997.41 = 6,151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.27/17,997.41 = 6,151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.27x = 17,997.41 × 6,151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.27x = 110,704,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,704,783.33/11,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.73

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