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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,039.59, 37,556.94 and 6,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,039.59, 37,556.94 and 6,571.59 is: 9,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,039.59 : 37,556.94 = 6,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,039.59/37,556.94 = 6,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,039.59x = 37,556.94 × 6,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,039.59x = 246,808,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,808,811.33/25,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.74

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