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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.13, 26,783.28 and 6,010.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.13, 26,783.28 and 6,010.61 is: 9,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.13 : 26,783.28 = 6,010.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.13/26,783.28 = 6,010.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.13x = 26,783.28 × 6,010.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.13x = 160,983,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,983,850.60/17,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.55

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