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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,990.22, 17,983.15 and 3,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,990.22, 17,983.15 and 3,223.08 is: 4,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,990.22 : 17,983.15 = 3,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,990.22/17,983.15 = 3,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,990.22x = 17,983.15 × 3,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,990.22x = 57,961,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,961,131.10/11,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.03

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