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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.64, 26,948.63 and 6,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.64, 26,948.63 and 6,278.90 is: 9,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.64 : 26,948.63 = 6,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.64/26,948.63 = 6,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.64x = 26,948.63 × 6,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.64x = 169,207,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,207,586.77/17,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.40

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