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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.82, 26,858.97 and 6,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.82, 26,858.97 and 6,210.96 is: 9,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.82 : 26,858.97 = 6,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.82/26,858.97 = 6,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.82x = 26,858.97 × 6,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.82x = 166,819,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,819,988.31/17,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.69

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