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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,212.48, 37,818.72 and 6,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,212.48, 37,818.72 and 6,744 is: 10,116

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,212.48 : 37,818.72 = 6,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,212.48/37,818.72 = 6,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,212.48x = 37,818.72 × 6,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,212.48x = 255,049,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,049,447.68/25,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116

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