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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.52, 25,975.56 and 4,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.52, 25,975.56 and 4,837.52 is: 7,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.52 : 25,975.56 = 4,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.52/25,975.56 = 4,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.52x = 25,975.56 × 4,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.52x = 125,657,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,657,291.01/17,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.82

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