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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.55, 26,861.09 and 6,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.55, 26,861.09 and 6,062.09 is: 9,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.55 : 26,861.09 = 6,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.55/26,861.09 = 6,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.55x = 26,861.09 × 6,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.55x = 162,834,180.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,834,180.46/17,909.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.03

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