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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.64, 26,361.04 and 6,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.64, 26,361.04 and 6,484 is: 9,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.64 : 26,361.04 = 6,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.64/26,361.04 = 6,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.64x = 26,361.04 × 6,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.64x = 170,924,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,924,983.36/17,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.71

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