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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,138.41, 37,707.48 and 6,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,138.41, 37,707.48 and 6,162.81 is: 9,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,138.41 : 37,707.48 = 6,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,138.41/37,707.48 = 6,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,138.41x = 37,707.48 × 6,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,138.41x = 232,384,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,384,034.82/25,138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.18

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