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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994, 26,991 and 5,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994, 26,991 and 5,682 is: 8,523

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994 : 26,991 = 5,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994/26,991 = 5,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994x = 26,991 × 5,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994x = 153,362,862
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,362,862/17,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523

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