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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.88, 25,565.76 and 6,512.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.88, 25,565.76 and 6,512.85 is: 9,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.88 : 25,565.76 = 6,512.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.88/25,565.76 = 6,512.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.88x = 25,565.76 × 6,512.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.88x = 166,505,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505,960.02/17,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.40

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