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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.41, 26,955.93 and 6,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.41, 26,955.93 and 6,275.64 is: 9,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.41 : 26,955.93 = 6,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.41/26,955.93 = 6,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.41x = 26,955.93 × 6,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.41x = 169,165,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,165,712.55/17,962.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.76

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