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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.38, 18,005.67 and 4,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.38, 18,005.67 and 4,207.26 is: 6,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.38 : 18,005.67 = 4,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.38/18,005.67 = 4,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.38x = 18,005.67 × 4,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.38x = 75,754,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754,535.16/11,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.73

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