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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.95, 25,950.78 and 6,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.95, 25,950.78 and 6,210.27 is: 9,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.95 : 25,950.78 = 6,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.95/25,950.78 = 6,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.95x = 25,950.78 × 6,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.95x = 161,161,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,161,350.51/17,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.10

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