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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.07, 27,004.76 and 6,308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.07, 27,004.76 and 6,308.39 is: 9,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.07 : 27,004.76 = 6,308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.07/27,004.76 = 6,308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.07x = 27,004.76 × 6,308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.07x = 170,356,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,356,557.94/17,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.85

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