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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.38, 25,858.50 and 6,140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.38, 25,858.50 and 6,140.79 is: 9,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.38 : 25,858.50 = 6,140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.38/25,858.50 = 6,140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.38x = 25,858.50 × 6,140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.38x = 158,791,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,791,618.22/17,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.05

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