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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010, 25,515 and 6,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010, 25,515 and 6,629.04 is: 9,943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010 : 25,515 = 6,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010/25,515 = 6,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010x = 25,515 × 6,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010x = 169,139,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,139,955.60/17,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.56

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