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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,910.78, 17,871.66 and 6,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,910.78, 17,871.66 and 6,067.80 is: 9,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,910.78 : 17,871.66 = 6,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,910.78/17,871.66 = 6,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,910.78x = 17,871.66 × 6,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,910.78x = 108,441,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,441,658.55/11,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.50

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