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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281, 37,921.37 and 6,561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281, 37,921.37 and 6,561.02 is: 9,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281 : 37,921.37 = 6,561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281/37,921.37 = 6,561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281x = 37,921.37 × 6,561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281x = 248,802,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,802,929.00/25,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.50

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