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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.13, 37,431.47 and 6,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.13, 37,431.47 and 6,486.13 is: 9,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.13 : 37,431.47 = 6,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.13/37,431.47 = 6,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.13x = 37,431.47 × 6,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.13x = 242,785,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,785,380.51/24,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.27

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