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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.77, 26,848.61 and 6,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.77, 26,848.61 and 6,503 is: 9,751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.77 : 26,848.61 = 6,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.77/26,848.61 = 6,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.77x = 26,848.61 × 6,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.77x = 174,596,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,596,478.32/17,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.94

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