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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,329.70, 37,996.71 and 6,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,329.70, 37,996.71 and 6,612.22 is: 9,918.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,329.70 : 37,996.71 = 6,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,329.70/37,996.71 = 6,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,329.70x = 37,996.71 × 6,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,329.70x = 251,242,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,242,605.80/25,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,918.89

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