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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.51, 37,893.90 and 6,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.51, 37,893.90 and 6,541.24 is: 9,811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.51 : 37,893.90 = 6,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.51/37,893.90 = 6,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.51x = 37,893.90 × 6,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.51x = 247,872,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,872,999.70/25,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.89

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