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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.08, 26,408.58 and 7,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.08, 26,408.58 and 7,210 is: 10,814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.08 : 26,408.58 = 7,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.08/26,408.58 = 7,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.08x = 26,408.58 × 7,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.08x = 190,405,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,405,861.80/17,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.78

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