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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.04, 26,963.84 and 6,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.04, 26,963.84 and 6,291.20 is: 9,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.04 : 26,963.84 = 6,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.04/26,963.84 = 6,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.04x = 26,963.84 × 6,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.04x = 169,634,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,634,910.21/17,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.25

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