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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,992.64, 17,983.20 and 6,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,992.64, 17,983.20 and 6,797.12 is: 10,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992.64 : 17,983.20 = 6,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992.64/17,983.20 = 6,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992.64x = 17,983.20 × 6,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992.64x = 122,233,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,233,968.38/11,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.42

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