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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.56, 18,001.08 and 6,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.56, 18,001.08 and 6,808.08 is: 10,213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.56 : 18,001.08 = 6,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.56/18,001.08 = 6,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.56x = 18,001.08 × 6,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.56x = 122,552,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,552,792.73/11,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.96

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