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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,978.62, 17,975.93 and 4,187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,978.62, 17,975.93 and 4,187.43 is: 6,283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,978.62 : 17,975.93 = 4,187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,978.62/17,975.93 = 4,187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,978.62x = 17,975.93 × 4,187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,978.62x = 75,272,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,272,927.62/11,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.94

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