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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.91, 25,979.00 and 6,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.91, 25,979.00 and 6,226.07 is: 9,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.91 : 25,979.00 = 6,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.91/25,979.00 = 6,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.91x = 25,979.00 × 6,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.91x = 161,746,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,746,911.50/17,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.25

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