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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,301.87, 37,952.73 and 6,833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,301.87, 37,952.73 and 6,833.87 is: 10,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,301.87 : 37,952.73 = 6,833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,301.87/37,952.73 = 6,833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,301.87x = 37,952.73 × 6,833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,301.87x = 259,363,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,363,988.80/25,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.78

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