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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,301, 37,951.50 and 6,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,301, 37,951.50 and 6,833 is: 10,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,301 : 37,951.50 = 6,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,301/37,951.50 = 6,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,301x = 37,951.50 × 6,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,301x = 259,322,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,322,599.50/25,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.50

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