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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.44, 37,563.66 and 6,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.44, 37,563.66 and 6,573 is: 9,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.44 : 37,563.66 = 6,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.44/37,563.66 = 6,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.44x = 37,563.66 × 6,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.44x = 246,905,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,905,937.18/25,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.50

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