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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.97, 26,176.62 and 4,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.97, 26,176.62 and 4,971 is: 7,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.97 : 26,176.62 = 4,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.97/26,176.62 = 4,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.97x = 26,176.62 × 4,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.97x = 130,123,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,123,978.02/17,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.55

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