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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.13, 37,855.69 and 6,769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.13, 37,855.69 and 6,769.13 is: 10,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.13 : 37,855.69 = 6,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.13/37,855.69 = 6,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.13x = 37,855.69 × 6,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.13x = 256,249,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,249,880.65/25,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.69

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