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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.27, 25,762.91 and 6,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.27, 25,762.91 and 6,079.29 is: 9,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.27 : 25,762.91 = 6,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.27/25,762.91 = 6,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.27x = 25,762.91 × 6,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.27x = 156,620,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,620,170.74/17,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.94

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