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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.93, 26,665.65 and 6,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.93, 26,665.65 and 6,089.46 is: 9,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.93 : 26,665.65 = 6,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.93/26,665.65 = 6,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.93x = 26,665.65 × 6,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.93x = 162,379,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,379,409.05/17,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.25

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