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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.96, 25,818.90 and 4,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.96, 25,818.90 and 4,899 is: 7,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.96 : 25,818.90 = 4,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.96/25,818.90 = 4,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.96x = 25,818.90 × 4,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.96x = 126,486,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,486,791.10/17,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.77

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