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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.06, 26,976.94 and 6,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.06, 26,976.94 and 6,295.66 is: 9,444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.06 : 26,976.94 = 6,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.06/26,976.94 = 6,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.06x = 26,976.94 × 6,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.06x = 169,837,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,837,642.08/17,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.84

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