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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.56, 27,001.92 and 6,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.56, 27,001.92 and 6,311.96 is: 9,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.56 : 27,001.92 = 6,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.56/27,001.92 = 6,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.56x = 27,001.92 × 6,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.56x = 170,435,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,435,038.96/17,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.90

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