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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.83, 18,001.70 and 3,680.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.83, 18,001.70 and 3,680.07 is: 5,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.83 : 18,001.70 = 3,680.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.83/18,001.70 = 3,680.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.83x = 18,001.70 × 3,680.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.83x = 66,247,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247,462.16/11,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.16

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