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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.62, 26,902.06 and 6,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.62, 26,902.06 and 6,247.80 is: 9,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.62 : 26,902.06 = 6,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.62/26,902.06 = 6,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.62x = 26,902.06 × 6,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.62x = 168,078,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,078,690.47/17,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.75

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