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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.28, 17,992.70 and 3,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.28, 17,992.70 and 3,229.32 is: 4,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.28 : 17,992.70 = 3,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.28/17,992.70 = 3,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.28x = 17,992.70 × 3,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.28x = 58,104,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104,185.96/11,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.32

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