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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.75, 17,995.42 and 3,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.75, 17,995.42 and 3,233.55 is: 4,850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.75 : 17,995.42 = 3,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.75/17,995.42 = 3,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.75x = 17,995.42 × 3,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.75x = 58,189,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,189,143.68/11,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.00

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