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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122, 25,687.34 and 4,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122, 25,687.34 and 4,810 is: 7,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122 : 25,687.34 = 4,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122/25,687.34 = 4,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122x = 25,687.34 × 4,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122x = 123,556,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,556,105.40/17,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.22

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