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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.67, 37,524.96 and 6,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.67, 37,524.96 and 6,548.67 is: 9,822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.67 : 37,524.96 = 6,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.67/37,524.96 = 6,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.67x = 37,524.96 × 6,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.67x = 245,738,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,738,579.80/25,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.99

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