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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.26, 17,992.87 and 3,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.26, 17,992.87 and 3,230.18 is: 4,845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.26 : 17,992.87 = 3,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.26/17,992.87 = 3,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.26x = 17,992.87 × 3,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.26x = 58,120,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120,178.25/11,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.26

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