Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.12, 26,118 and 4,264.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,412.12, 26,118 and 4,264.56 is: 6,396.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,412.12 : 26,118 = 4,264.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,412.12/26,118 = 4,264.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,412.12x = 26,118 × 4,264.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,412.12x = 111,381,778.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,381,778.08/17,412.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,396.80
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