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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.28, 25,507.62 and 5,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.28, 25,507.62 and 5,913 is: 8,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.28 : 25,507.62 = 5,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.28/25,507.62 = 5,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.28x = 25,507.62 × 5,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.28x = 150,826,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,826,557.06/17,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.31

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