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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.97, 25,807.95 and 6,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.97, 25,807.95 and 6,116.13 is: 9,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.97 : 25,807.95 = 6,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.97/25,807.95 = 6,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.97x = 25,807.95 × 6,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.97x = 157,844,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,844,777.23/17,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.17

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