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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,037.06, 37,554.61 and 6,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,037.06, 37,554.61 and 6,316.86 is: 9,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,037.06 : 37,554.61 = 6,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,037.06/37,554.61 = 6,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,037.06x = 37,554.61 × 6,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,037.06x = 237,227,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,227,350.61/25,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.05

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