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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.87, 26,950.46 and 6,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.87, 26,950.46 and 6,280.11 is: 9,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.87 : 26,950.46 = 6,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.87/26,950.46 = 6,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.87x = 26,950.46 × 6,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.87x = 169,251,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,251,821.95/17,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.22

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