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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.16, 26,919.09 and 6,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.16, 26,919.09 and 6,261 is: 9,387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.16 : 26,919.09 = 6,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.16/26,919.09 = 6,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.16x = 26,919.09 × 6,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.16x = 168,540,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,540,422.49/17,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.26

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