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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.88, 26,784.40 and 6,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.88, 26,784.40 and 6,011.37 is: 9,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.88 : 26,784.40 = 6,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.88/26,784.40 = 6,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.88x = 26,784.40 × 6,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.88x = 161,010,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,010,938.63/17,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.69

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