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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.13, 25,969.41 and 6,218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.13, 25,969.41 and 6,218.91 is: 9,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.13 : 25,969.41 = 6,218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.13/25,969.41 = 6,218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.13x = 25,969.41 × 6,218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.13x = 161,501,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,501,423.54/17,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.80

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