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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,991.20, 17,986.80 and 6,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,991.20, 17,986.80 and 6,807.20 is: 10,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,991.20 : 17,986.80 = 6,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,991.20/17,986.80 = 6,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,991.20x = 17,986.80 × 6,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,991.20x = 122,439,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,439,744.96/11,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.80

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