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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.52, 25,275.60 and 6,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.52, 25,275.60 and 6,460.08 is: 9,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.52 : 25,275.60 = 6,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.52/25,275.60 = 6,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.52x = 25,275.60 × 6,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.52x = 163,282,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,282,398.05/16,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.78

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