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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.37, 25,815.56 and 6,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.37, 25,815.56 and 6,117.50 is: 9,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.37 : 25,815.56 = 6,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.37/25,815.56 = 6,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.37x = 25,815.56 × 6,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.37x = 157,926,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,926,688.30/17,210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.25

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