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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,985.78, 17,978.67 and 4,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,985.78, 17,978.67 and 4,192.80 is: 6,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,985.78 : 17,978.67 = 4,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,985.78/17,978.67 = 4,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,985.78x = 17,978.67 × 4,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,985.78x = 75,380,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,380,967.58/11,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.20

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