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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.33, 26,633.82 and 6,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.33, 26,633.82 and 6,082.17 is: 9,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.33 : 26,633.82 = 6,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.33/26,633.82 = 6,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.33x = 26,633.82 × 6,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.33x = 161,991,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991,420.99/17,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.27

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