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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.22, 17,988.60 and 3,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.22, 17,988.60 and 3,229.84 is: 4,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.22 : 17,988.60 = 3,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.22/17,988.60 = 3,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.22x = 17,988.60 × 3,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.22x = 58,100,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,100,299.82/11,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.02

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