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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,998.36, 17,997.96 and 3,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,998.36, 17,997.96 and 3,233.49 is: 4,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,998.36 : 17,997.96 = 3,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,998.36/17,997.96 = 3,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,998.36x = 17,997.96 × 3,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,998.36x = 58,196,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196,168.31/11,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.34

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