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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.57, 26,975.51 and 6,288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.57, 26,975.51 and 6,288.89 is: 9,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.57 : 26,975.51 = 6,288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.57/26,975.51 = 6,288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.57x = 26,975.51 × 6,288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.57x = 169,645,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,645,983.64/17,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.59

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