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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.78, 17,961.36 and 4,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.78, 17,961.36 and 4,177.59 is: 6,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.78 : 17,961.36 = 4,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.78/17,961.36 = 4,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.78x = 17,961.36 × 4,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.78x = 75,035,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,035,163.46/11,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.24

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