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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.09, 26,944.28 and 6,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.09, 26,944.28 and 6,278.69 is: 9,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.09 : 26,944.28 = 6,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.09/26,944.28 = 6,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.09x = 26,944.28 × 6,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.09x = 169,174,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,174,750.00/17,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.62

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