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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.92, 26,991.56 and 6,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.92, 26,991.56 and 6,313.34 is: 9,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.92 : 26,991.56 = 6,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.92/26,991.56 = 6,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.92x = 26,991.56 × 6,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.92x = 170,406,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,406,978.67/17,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.30

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