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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.16, 17,994.56 and 3,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.16, 17,994.56 and 3,231.76 is: 4,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.16 : 17,994.56 = 3,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.16/17,994.56 = 3,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.16x = 17,994.56 × 3,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.16x = 58,154,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,099.23/11,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.73

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