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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.41, 26,952.95 and 6,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.41, 26,952.95 and 6,273.64 is: 9,414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.41 : 26,952.95 = 6,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.41/26,952.95 = 6,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.41x = 26,952.95 × 6,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.41x = 169,093,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,093,105.24/17,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.77

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