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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246, 25,869 and 4,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246, 25,869 and 4,934 is: 7,401

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246 : 25,869 = 4,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246/25,869 = 4,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246x = 25,869 × 4,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246x = 127,637,646
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,637,646/17,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401

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