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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,195.32, 37,788.66 and 6,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,195.32, 37,788.66 and 6,723 is: 10,083.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,195.32 : 37,788.66 = 6,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,195.32/37,788.66 = 6,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,195.32x = 37,788.66 × 6,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,195.32x = 254,053,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,053,161.18/25,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.35

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