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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452, 26,183.04 and 5,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452, 26,183.04 and 5,140 is: 7,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452 : 26,183.04 = 5,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452/26,183.04 = 5,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452x = 26,183.04 × 5,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452x = 134,580,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,580,825.60/17,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.48

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