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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.68, 25,765.86 and 6,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.68, 25,765.86 and 6,086.30 is: 9,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.68 : 25,765.86 = 6,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.68/25,765.86 = 6,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.68x = 25,765.86 × 6,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.68x = 156,818,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,818,753.72/17,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.09

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