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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.98, 26,897.97 and 6,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.98, 26,897.97 and 6,237 is: 9,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.98 : 26,897.97 = 6,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.98/26,897.97 = 6,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.98x = 26,897.97 × 6,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.98x = 167,762,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,762,662.28/17,931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.50

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