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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,986.82, 17,980.20 and 3,221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,986.82, 17,980.20 and 3,221.73 is: 4,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,986.82 : 17,980.20 = 3,221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,986.82/17,980.20 = 3,221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,986.82x = 17,980.20 × 3,221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,986.82x = 57,927,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,927,409.38/11,986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.59

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