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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.08, 26,034.45 and 6,261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.08, 26,034.45 and 6,261.54 is: 9,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.08 : 26,034.45 = 6,261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.08/26,034.45 = 6,261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.08x = 26,034.45 × 6,261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.08x = 163,015,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,015,750.05/17,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.30

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