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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.55, 37,743.69 and 6,442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.55, 37,743.69 and 6,442.55 is: 9,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.55 : 37,743.69 = 6,442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.55/37,743.69 = 6,442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.55x = 37,743.69 × 6,442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.55x = 243,165,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,165,610.01/25,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.79

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