Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,025, 25,537.50 and 4,713
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,025, 25,537.50 and 4,713 is: 7,069.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,025 : 25,537.50 = 4,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,025/25,537.50 = 4,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,025x = 25,537.50 × 4,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,025x = 120,358,237.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,358,237.50/17,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,069.50
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