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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.85, 26,927.94 and 6,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.85, 26,927.94 and 6,265.05 is: 9,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.85 : 26,927.94 = 6,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.85/26,927.94 = 6,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.85x = 26,927.94 × 6,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.85x = 168,704,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,704,890.50/17,951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.63

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