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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.52, 25,758.35 and 6,077.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.52, 25,758.35 and 6,077.31 is: 9,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.52 : 25,758.35 = 6,077.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.52/25,758.35 = 6,077.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.52x = 25,758.35 × 6,077.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.52x = 156,541,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,541,552.92/17,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.88

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