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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.02, 26,656.52 and 6,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.02, 26,656.52 and 6,084.34 is: 9,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.02 : 26,656.52 = 6,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.02/26,656.52 = 6,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.02x = 26,656.52 × 6,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.02x = 162,187,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,187,330.90/17,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.51

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