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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,895, 37,342.57 and 6,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,895, 37,342.57 and 6,427 is: 9,640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,895 : 37,342.57 = 6,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,895/37,342.57 = 6,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,895x = 37,342.57 × 6,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,895x = 240,000,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,000,697.39/24,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.52

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