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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.22, 17,993.10 and 3,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.22, 17,993.10 and 3,232.84 is: 4,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.22 : 17,993.10 = 3,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.22/17,993.10 = 3,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.22x = 17,993.10 × 3,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.22x = 58,168,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,813.40/11,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.52

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