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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.44, 26,621.80 and 6,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.44, 26,621.80 and 6,062 is: 9,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.44 : 26,621.80 = 6,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.44/26,621.80 = 6,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.44x = 26,621.80 × 6,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.44x = 161,381,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,381,351.60/17,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.54

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