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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011, 37,516.86 and 6,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011, 37,516.86 and 6,543 is: 9,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011 : 37,516.86 = 6,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011/37,516.86 = 6,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011x = 37,516.86 × 6,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011x = 245,472,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,472,814.98/25,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.59

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