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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.91, 26,914.22 and 6,257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.91, 26,914.22 and 6,257.75 is: 9,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.91 : 26,914.22 = 6,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.91/26,914.22 = 6,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.91x = 26,914.22 × 6,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.91x = 168,422,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,422,428.92/17,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.39

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