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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.80, 37,975.20 and 6,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.80, 37,975.20 and 6,848.80 is: 10,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.80 : 37,975.20 = 6,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.80/37,975.20 = 6,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.80x = 37,975.20 × 6,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.80x = 260,084,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,084,549.76/25,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.20

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