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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.60, 25,968.06 and 6,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.60, 25,968.06 and 6,215.40 is: 9,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.60 : 25,968.06 = 6,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.60/25,968.06 = 6,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.60x = 25,968.06 × 6,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.60x = 161,401,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,401,880.12/17,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.88

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