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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.65, 26,954.37 and 6,118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.65, 26,954.37 and 6,118.77 is: 9,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.65 : 26,954.37 = 6,118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.65/26,954.37 = 6,118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.65x = 26,954.37 × 6,118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.65x = 164,927,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,927,590.52/17,968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.63

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