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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,977.12, 17,976.76 and 6,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,977.12, 17,976.76 and 6,058.19 is: 9,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,977.12 : 17,976.76 = 6,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,977.12/17,976.76 = 6,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,977.12x = 17,976.76 × 6,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,977.12x = 108,906,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,906,674.50/11,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.90

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