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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906, 26,859 and 6,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906, 26,859 and 6,962 is: 10,443

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906 : 26,859 = 6,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906/26,859 = 6,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906x = 26,859 × 6,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906x = 186,992,358
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,992,358/17,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443

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