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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.83, 25,811.46 and 4,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.83, 25,811.46 and 4,727.87 is: 7,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.83 : 25,811.46 = 4,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.83/25,811.46 = 4,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.83x = 25,811.46 × 4,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.83x = 122,033,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,033,195.13/17,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.49

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