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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.20, 17,990.77 and 3,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.20, 17,990.77 and 3,228.16 is: 4,841.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.20 : 17,990.77 = 3,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.20/17,990.77 = 3,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.20x = 17,990.77 × 3,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.20x = 58,077,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,077,067.94/11,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.69

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