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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,318.82, 37,977.96 and 6,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,318.82, 37,977.96 and 6,850.82 is: 10,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,318.82 : 37,977.96 = 6,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,318.82/37,977.96 = 6,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,318.82x = 37,977.96 × 6,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,318.82x = 260,180,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,180,167.93/25,318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.16

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