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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.80, 17,995.20 and 3,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.80, 17,995.20 and 3,232.60 is: 4,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.80 : 17,995.20 = 3,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.80/17,995.20 = 3,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.80x = 17,995.20 × 3,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.80x = 58,171,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171,283.52/11,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.90

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