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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.52, 37,974.80 and 6,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.52, 37,974.80 and 6,848.52 is: 10,272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.52 : 37,974.80 = 6,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.52/37,974.80 = 6,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.52x = 37,974.80 × 6,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.52x = 260,071,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,071,177.30/25,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.79

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