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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.22, 17,986.14 and 3,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.22, 17,986.14 and 3,225.08 is: 4,837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.22 : 17,986.14 = 3,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.22/17,986.14 = 3,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.22x = 17,986.14 × 3,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.22x = 58,006,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006,740.39/11,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.03

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