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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.40, 18,005.70 and 5,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.40, 18,005.70 and 5,421.20 is: 8,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.40 : 18,005.70 = 5,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.40/18,005.70 = 5,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.40x = 18,005.70 × 5,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.40x = 97,612,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,612,500.84/11,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.46

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