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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.96, 37,989.02 and 6,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.96, 37,989.02 and 6,858.52 is: 10,286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.96 : 37,989.02 = 6,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.96/37,989.02 = 6,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.96x = 37,989.02 × 6,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.96x = 260,548,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548,453.45/25,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,286.99

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