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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.56, 25,691.78 and 6,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.56, 25,691.78 and 6,040.10 is: 9,061.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.56 : 25,691.78 = 6,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.56/25,691.78 = 6,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.56x = 25,691.78 × 6,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.56x = 155,180,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,180,999.71/17,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.37

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