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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091, 25,640.82 and 4,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091, 25,640.82 and 4,779 is: 7,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091 : 25,640.82 = 4,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091/25,640.82 = 4,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091x = 25,640.82 × 4,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091x = 122,537,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,537,478.78/17,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.71

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