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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.25, 37,725.38 and 6,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.25, 37,725.38 and 6,682.25 is: 10,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.25 : 37,725.38 = 6,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.25/37,725.38 = 6,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.25x = 37,725.38 × 6,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.25x = 252,090,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,090,420.51/25,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.38

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