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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.63, 37,821.68 and 6,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.63, 37,821.68 and 6,494.59 is: 9,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.63 : 37,821.68 = 6,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.63/37,821.68 = 6,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.63x = 37,821.68 × 6,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.63x = 245,636,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,636,202.04/25,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.81

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