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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.78, 37,638.98 and 6,372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.78, 37,638.98 and 6,372.87 is: 9,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.78 : 37,638.98 = 6,372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.78/37,638.98 = 6,372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.78x = 37,638.98 × 6,372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.78x = 239,868,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,868,138.28/25,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.25

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