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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.65, 25,112.46 and 6,210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.65, 25,112.46 and 6,210.79 is: 9,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.65 : 25,112.46 = 6,210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.65/25,112.46 = 6,210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.65x = 25,112.46 × 6,210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.65x = 155,968,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,968,129.37/16,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.73

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