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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.96, 37,630.50 and 6,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.96, 37,630.50 and 6,367 is: 9,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.96 : 37,630.50 = 6,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.96/37,630.50 = 6,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.96x = 37,630.50 × 6,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.96x = 239,593,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,593,393.50/25,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.52

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