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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.57, 37,806.97 and 6,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.57, 37,806.97 and 6,740.01 is: 10,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.57 : 37,806.97 = 6,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.57/37,806.97 = 6,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.57x = 37,806.97 × 6,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.57x = 254,819,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,819,149.98/25,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.24

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