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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910, 26,865 and 6,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910, 26,865 and 6,966 is: 10,449

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910 : 26,865 = 6,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910/26,865 = 6,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910x = 26,865 × 6,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910x = 187,141,590
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,141,590/17,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449

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