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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.45, 17,989.64 and 3,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.45, 17,989.64 and 3,227.41 is: 4,840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.45 : 17,989.64 = 3,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.45/17,989.64 = 3,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.45x = 17,989.64 × 3,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.45x = 58,059,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,059,944.03/11,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.57

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