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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.76, 17,877.09 and 4,127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.76, 17,877.09 and 4,127.75 is: 6,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.76 : 17,877.09 = 4,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.76/17,877.09 = 4,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.76x = 17,877.09 × 4,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.76x = 73,792,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,792,158.25/11,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.22

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