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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009, 37,513.86 and 6,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009, 37,513.86 and 6,541 is: 9,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009 : 37,513.86 = 6,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009/37,513.86 = 6,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009x = 37,513.86 × 6,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009x = 245,378,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,378,158.26/25,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.59

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