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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.97, 37,742.73 and 6,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.97, 37,742.73 and 6,441.16 is: 9,662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.97 : 37,742.73 = 6,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.97/37,742.73 = 6,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.97x = 37,742.73 × 6,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.97x = 243,106,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,106,962.77/25,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.07

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