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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.41, 26,554.68 and 6,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.41, 26,554.68 and 6,611.40 is: 9,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.41 : 26,554.68 = 6,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.41/26,554.68 = 6,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.41x = 26,554.68 × 6,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.41x = 175,563,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,563,611.35/17,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.02

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