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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.30, 17,967.87 and 4,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.30, 17,967.87 and 4,187.64 is: 6,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.30 : 17,967.87 = 4,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.30/17,967.87 = 4,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.30x = 17,967.87 × 4,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.30x = 75,242,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,242,971.13/11,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.08

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