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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,136.91, 37,705.23 and 6,161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,136.91, 37,705.23 and 6,161.31 is: 9,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,136.91 : 37,705.23 = 6,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,136.91/37,705.23 = 6,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,136.91x = 37,705.23 × 6,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,136.91x = 232,313,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,313,610.65/25,136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.93

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