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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.53, 26,978.20 and 6,140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.53, 26,978.20 and 6,140.66 is: 9,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.53 : 26,978.20 = 6,140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.53/26,978.20 = 6,140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.53x = 26,978.20 × 6,140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.53x = 165,663,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,663,803.37/17,985.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.95

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