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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,978.46, 17,965.26 and 6,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,978.46, 17,965.26 and 6,053.58 is: 9,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,978.46 : 17,965.26 = 6,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,978.46/17,965.26 = 6,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,978.46x = 17,965.26 × 6,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,978.46x = 108,754,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,754,138.63/11,978.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.14

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