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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.59, 26,946.93 and 6,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.59, 26,946.93 and 6,277.80 is: 9,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.59 : 26,946.93 = 6,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.59/26,946.93 = 6,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.59x = 26,946.93 × 6,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.59x = 169,167,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,167,437.15/17,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.72

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