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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.95, 26,668.83 and 6,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.95, 26,668.83 and 6,092 is: 9,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.95 : 26,668.83 = 6,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.95/26,668.83 = 6,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.95x = 26,668.83 × 6,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.95x = 162,466,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,466,512.36/17,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.14

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