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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.12, 37,947.10 and 6,830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.12, 37,947.10 and 6,830.12 is: 10,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.12 : 37,947.10 = 6,830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.12/37,947.10 = 6,830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.12x = 37,947.10 × 6,830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.12x = 259,183,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,183,246.65/25,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.16

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