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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.94, 26,630.46 and 6,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.94, 26,630.46 and 6,064.17 is: 9,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.94 : 26,630.46 = 6,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.94/26,630.46 = 6,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.94x = 26,630.46 × 6,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.94x = 161,491,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,491,636.62/17,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.64

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