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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.91, 26,041.39 and 6,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.91, 26,041.39 and 6,275.42 is: 9,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.91 : 26,041.39 = 6,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.91/26,041.39 = 6,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.91x = 26,041.39 × 6,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.91x = 163,420,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,420,659.63/17,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.14

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