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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.16, 37,809.72 and 6,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.16, 37,809.72 and 6,738 is: 10,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.16 : 37,809.72 = 6,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.16/37,809.72 = 6,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.16x = 37,809.72 × 6,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.16x = 254,761,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,761,893.36/25,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.13

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