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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.83, 26,955.81 and 6,279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.83, 26,955.81 and 6,279.18 is: 9,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.83 : 26,955.81 = 6,279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.83/26,955.81 = 6,279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.83x = 26,955.81 × 6,279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.83x = 169,260,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,260,383.04/17,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.67

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