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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.44, 37,859.22 and 6,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.44, 37,859.22 and 6,771 is: 10,156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.44 : 37,859.22 = 6,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.44/37,859.22 = 6,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.44x = 37,859.22 × 6,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.44x = 256,344,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,344,778.62/25,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.11

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