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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.28, 25,761.42 and 6,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.28, 25,761.42 and 6,082.28 is: 9,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.28 : 25,761.42 = 6,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.28/25,761.42 = 6,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.28x = 25,761.42 × 6,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.28x = 156,688,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,688,169.64/17,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.76

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