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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,959.34, 26,943.36 and 6,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,959.34, 26,943.36 and 6,113 is: 9,170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,959.34 : 26,943.36 = 6,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,959.34/26,943.36 = 6,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,959.34x = 26,943.36 × 6,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,959.34x = 164,704,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,704,759.68/17,959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.98

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