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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.60, 26,946.90 and 6,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.60, 26,946.90 and 6,276.30 is: 9,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.60 : 26,946.90 = 6,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.60/26,946.90 = 6,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.60x = 26,946.90 × 6,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.60x = 169,126,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,126,828.47/17,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.45

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