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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.72, 26,975.58 and 6,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.72, 26,975.58 and 6,300.28 is: 9,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.72 : 26,975.58 = 6,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.72/26,975.58 = 6,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.72x = 26,975.58 × 6,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.72x = 169,953,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,953,707.16/17,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.42

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