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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.79, 25,963.54 and 6,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.79, 25,963.54 and 6,072.80 is: 9,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.79 : 25,963.54 = 6,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.79/25,963.54 = 6,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.79x = 25,963.54 × 6,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.79x = 157,671,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,671,240.71/17,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.00

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