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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.97, 26,126.84 and 6,318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.97, 26,126.84 and 6,318.53 is: 9,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.97 : 26,126.84 = 6,318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.97/26,126.84 = 6,318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.97x = 26,126.84 × 6,318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.97x = 165,083,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,083,060.12/17,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.55

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