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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.65, 25,750.86 and 6,076.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.65, 25,750.86 and 6,076.27 is: 9,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.65 : 25,750.86 = 6,076.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.65/25,750.86 = 6,076.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.65x = 25,750.86 × 6,076.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.65x = 156,469,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469,178.09/17,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.06

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