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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.91, 26,958.18 and 6,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.91, 26,958.18 and 6,277.13 is: 9,419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.91 : 26,958.18 = 6,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.91/26,958.18 = 6,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.91x = 26,958.18 × 6,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.91x = 169,219,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,219,865.63/17,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.99

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