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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.82, 25,975.77 and 6,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.82, 25,975.77 and 6,216.28 is: 9,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.82 : 25,975.77 = 6,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.82/25,975.77 = 6,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.82x = 25,975.77 × 6,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.82x = 161,472,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,472,659.54/17,309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.38

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