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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,700.52, 26,551.98 and 6,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,700.52, 26,551.98 and 6,607 is: 9,910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,700.52 : 26,551.98 = 6,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,700.52/26,551.98 = 6,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,700.52x = 26,551.98 × 6,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,700.52x = 175,428,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,428,931.86/17,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.95

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