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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.01, 25,710.08 and 6,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.01, 25,710.08 and 6,040.64 is: 9,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.01 : 25,710.08 = 6,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.01/25,710.08 = 6,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.01x = 25,710.08 × 6,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.01x = 155,305,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,305,371.72/17,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.99

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