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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.40, 26,925.60 and 6,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.40, 26,925.60 and 6,260.90 is: 9,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.40 : 26,925.60 = 6,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.40/26,925.60 = 6,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.40x = 26,925.60 × 6,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.40x = 168,578,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578,489.04/17,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.35

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