Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.08, 26,248.02 and 5,812
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,499.08, 26,248.02 and 5,812 is: 8,717.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,499.08 : 26,248.02 = 5,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,499.08/26,248.02 = 5,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,499.08x = 26,248.02 × 5,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,499.08x = 152,553,492.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,553,492.24/17,499.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,717.80
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