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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.04, 25,702.70 and 6,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.04, 25,702.70 and 6,041.12 is: 9,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.04 : 25,702.70 = 6,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.04/25,702.70 = 6,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.04x = 25,702.70 × 6,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.04x = 155,272,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,272,936.30/17,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.67

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