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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.41, 26,913.47 and 6,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.41, 26,913.47 and 6,257.25 is: 9,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.41 : 26,913.47 = 6,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.41/26,913.47 = 6,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.41x = 26,913.47 × 6,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.41x = 168,404,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,404,278.87/17,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.64

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