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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.46, 25,742.70 and 6,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.46, 25,742.70 and 6,064.84 is: 9,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.46 : 25,742.70 = 6,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.46/25,742.70 = 6,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.46x = 25,742.70 × 6,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.46x = 156,125,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125,356.67/17,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.97

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