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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094, 25,652.52 and 6,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094, 25,652.52 and 6,150 is: 9,229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094 : 25,652.52 = 6,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094/25,652.52 = 6,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094x = 25,652.52 × 6,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094x = 157,762,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,762,998/17,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.14

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