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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.63, 26,782.53 and 6,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.63, 26,782.53 and 6,010.12 is: 9,008.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.63 : 26,782.53 = 6,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.63/26,782.53 = 6,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.63x = 26,782.53 × 6,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.63x = 160,966,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966,085.29/17,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.81

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