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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.91, 17,879.27 and 6,661.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.91, 17,879.27 and 6,661.17 is: 9,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.91 : 17,879.27 = 6,661.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.91/17,879.27 = 6,661.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.91x = 17,879.27 × 6,661.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.91x = 119,096,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,096,823.64/11,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.59

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