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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.33, 17,998.40 and 3,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.33, 17,998.40 and 3,233.32 is: 4,850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.33 : 17,998.40 = 3,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.33/17,998.40 = 3,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.33x = 17,998.40 × 3,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.33x = 58,194,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,194,549.78/11,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.22

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