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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.06, 25,260.99 and 6,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.06, 25,260.99 and 6,451 is: 9,676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.06 : 25,260.99 = 6,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.06/25,260.99 = 6,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.06x = 25,260.99 × 6,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.06x = 162,958,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,958,646.49/16,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.84

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