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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.35, 17,985.40 and 3,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.35, 17,985.40 and 3,226.79 is: 4,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.35 : 17,985.40 = 3,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.35/17,985.40 = 3,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.35x = 17,985.40 × 3,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.35x = 58,035,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,108.87/11,991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.75

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