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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,978.56, 17,971.08 and 6,788.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,978.56, 17,971.08 and 6,788.08 is: 10,183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,978.56 : 17,971.08 = 6,788.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,978.56/17,971.08 = 6,788.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,978.56x = 17,971.08 × 6,788.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,978.56x = 121,989,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,989,128.73/11,978.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.96

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