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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.10, 17,998.65 and 9,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.10, 17,998.65 and 9,083.10 is: 13,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.10 : 17,998.65 = 9,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.10/17,998.65 = 9,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.10x = 17,998.65 × 9,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.10x = 163,483,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,483,537.82/11,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.65

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