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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,985.36, 17,979.38 and 3,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,985.36, 17,979.38 and 3,220.97 is: 4,831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,985.36 : 17,979.38 = 3,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,985.36/17,979.38 = 3,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,985.36x = 17,979.38 × 3,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,985.36x = 57,910,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910,937.60/11,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.81

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