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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.80, 37,967.70 and 6,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.80, 37,967.70 and 6,843.80 is: 10,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.80 : 37,967.70 = 6,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.80/37,967.70 = 6,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.80x = 37,967.70 × 6,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.80x = 259,843,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,843,345.26/25,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.70

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