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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.79, 26,940.80 and 6,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.79, 26,940.80 and 6,273.70 is: 9,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.79 : 26,940.80 = 6,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.79/26,940.80 = 6,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.79x = 26,940.80 × 6,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.79x = 169,018,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,018,596.83/17,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.42

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