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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.91, 26,456.01 and 6,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.91, 26,456.01 and 6,546.76 is: 9,819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.91 : 26,456.01 = 6,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.91/26,456.01 = 6,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.91x = 26,456.01 × 6,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.91x = 173,201,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,201,148.03/17,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.82

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