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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.05, 26,955.36 and 6,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.05, 26,955.36 and 6,275.28 is: 9,417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.05 : 26,955.36 = 6,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.05/26,955.36 = 6,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.05x = 26,955.36 × 6,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.05x = 169,152,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,152,431.50/17,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.21

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