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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.06, 26,969.43 and 6,290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.06, 26,969.43 and 6,290.66 is: 9,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.06 : 26,969.43 = 6,290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.06/26,969.43 = 6,290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.06x = 26,969.43 × 6,290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.06x = 169,655,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,655,514.52/17,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.33

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