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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,191, 37,786.50 and 6,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,191, 37,786.50 and 6,723 is: 10,084.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,191 : 37,786.50 = 6,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,191/37,786.50 = 6,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,191x = 37,786.50 × 6,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,191x = 254,038,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,038,639.50/25,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.50

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