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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.44, 37,562.16 and 6,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.44, 37,562.16 and 6,572 is: 9,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.44 : 37,562.16 = 6,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.44/37,562.16 = 6,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.44x = 37,562.16 × 6,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.44x = 246,858,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,858,515.52/25,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.00

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