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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.98, 26,903.98 and 6,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.98, 26,903.98 and 6,241 is: 9,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.98 : 26,903.98 = 6,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.98/26,903.98 = 6,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.98x = 26,903.98 × 6,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.98x = 167,907,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,907,739.18/17,935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.50

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