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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.12, 27,003.66 and 6,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.12, 27,003.66 and 6,313.06 is: 9,471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.12 : 27,003.66 = 6,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.12/27,003.66 = 6,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.12x = 27,003.66 × 6,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.12x = 170,475,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,475,725.80/17,998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.86

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