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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.58, 17,985.98 and 3,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.58, 17,985.98 and 3,225.80 is: 4,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.58 : 17,985.98 = 3,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.58/17,985.98 = 3,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.58x = 17,985.98 × 3,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.58x = 58,019,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019,227.31/11,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.33

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