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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.29, 25,712.76 and 6,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.29, 25,712.76 and 6,045.12 is: 9,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.29 : 25,712.76 = 6,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.29/25,712.76 = 6,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.29x = 25,712.76 × 6,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.29x = 155,436,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,436,719.73/17,137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.09

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