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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.04, 17,995.84 and 3,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.04, 17,995.84 and 3,233.84 is: 4,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.04 : 17,995.84 = 3,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.04/17,995.84 = 3,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.04x = 17,995.84 × 3,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.04x = 58,195,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,569.16/11,998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.43

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