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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.56, 37,691.58 and 6,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.56, 37,691.58 and 6,659.56 is: 9,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.56 : 37,691.58 = 6,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.56/37,691.58 = 6,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.56x = 37,691.58 × 6,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.56x = 251,009,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,009,338.50/25,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.40

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