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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.74, 37,968.80 and 6,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.74, 37,968.80 and 6,844.74 is: 10,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.74 : 37,968.80 = 6,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.74/37,968.80 = 6,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.74x = 37,968.80 × 6,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.74x = 259,886,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,886,529.89/25,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.02

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