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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.96, 25,817.40 and 4,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.96, 25,817.40 and 4,898 is: 7,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.96 : 25,817.40 = 4,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.96/25,817.40 = 4,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.96x = 25,817.40 × 4,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.96x = 126,453,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,453,625.20/17,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.27

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