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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,142.55, 37,713.66 and 6,166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,142.55, 37,713.66 and 6,166.95 is: 9,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,142.55 : 37,713.66 = 6,166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,142.55/37,713.66 = 6,166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,142.55x = 37,713.66 × 6,166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,142.55x = 232,578,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,578,255.54/25,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.38

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