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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.94, 26,961.15 and 6,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.94, 26,961.15 and 6,125.06 is: 9,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.94 : 26,961.15 = 6,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.94/26,961.15 = 6,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.94x = 26,961.15 × 6,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.94x = 165,138,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,138,526.61/17,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.69

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