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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.46, 26,412.36 and 6,513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.46, 26,412.36 and 6,513.88 is: 9,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.46 : 26,412.36 = 6,513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.46/26,412.36 = 6,513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.46x = 26,412.36 × 6,513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.46x = 172,046,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,046,943.56/17,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.25

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