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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.44, 26,633.94 and 6,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.44, 26,633.94 and 6,082.28 is: 9,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.44 : 26,633.94 = 6,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.44/26,633.94 = 6,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.44x = 26,633.94 × 6,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.44x = 161,995,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,995,080.58/17,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.42

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