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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.59, 18,002.22 and 5,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.59, 18,002.22 and 5,425.76 is: 8,139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.59 : 18,002.22 = 5,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.59/18,002.22 = 5,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.59x = 18,002.22 × 5,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.59x = 97,675,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,675,725.19/11,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.92

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