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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.62, 25,607.91 and 6,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.62, 25,607.91 and 6,550.80 is: 9,819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.62 : 25,607.91 = 6,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.62/25,607.91 = 6,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.62x = 25,607.91 × 6,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.62x = 167,752,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,752,296.83/17,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.48

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