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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.90, 25,512.45 and 6,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.90, 25,512.45 and 6,482.11 is: 9,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.90 : 25,512.45 = 6,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.90/25,512.45 = 6,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.90x = 25,512.45 × 6,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.90x = 165,374,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,374,507.27/17,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.68

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