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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.08, 26,977.76 and 6,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.08, 26,977.76 and 6,290.40 is: 9,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.08 : 26,977.76 = 6,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.08/26,977.76 = 6,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.08x = 26,977.76 × 6,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.08x = 169,700,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,700,901.50/17,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.85

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