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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,005.75, 37,508.99 and 6,537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,005.75, 37,508.99 and 6,537.75 is: 9,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,005.75 : 37,508.99 = 6,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,005.75/37,508.99 = 6,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,005.75x = 37,508.99 × 6,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,005.75x = 245,224,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,224,366.68/25,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.72

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