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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193, 25,801.02 and 6,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193, 25,801.02 and 6,249 is: 9,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193 : 25,801.02 = 6,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193/25,801.02 = 6,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193x = 25,801.02 × 6,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193x = 161,230,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,230,573.98/17,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.69

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