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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.60, 17,999.40 and 9,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.60, 17,999.40 and 9,083.60 is: 13,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.60 : 17,999.40 = 9,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.60/17,999.40 = 9,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.60x = 17,999.40 × 9,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.60x = 163,499,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,499,349.84/11,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.40

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