Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.82, 26,964 and 6,289.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,975.82, 26,964 and 6,289.41 is: 9,434.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,975.82 : 26,964 = 6,289.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,975.82/26,964 = 6,289.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,975.82x = 26,964 × 6,289.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,975.82x = 169,587,651.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,587,651.24/17,975.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,434.21
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