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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.13, 37,882.69 and 6,787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.13, 37,882.69 and 6,787.13 is: 10,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.13 : 37,882.69 = 6,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.13/37,882.69 = 6,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.13x = 37,882.69 × 6,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.13x = 257,114,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,114,535.40/25,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.69

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