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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.76, 26,629.96 and 6,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.76, 26,629.96 and 6,079.60 is: 9,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.76 : 26,629.96 = 6,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.76/26,629.96 = 6,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.76x = 26,629.96 × 6,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.76x = 161,899,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,899,504.82/17,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.42

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