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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,329.94, 37,994.91 and 6,861.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,329.94, 37,994.91 and 6,861.94 is: 10,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,329.94 : 37,994.91 = 6,861.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,329.94/37,994.91 = 6,861.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,329.94x = 37,994.91 × 6,861.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,329.94x = 260,718,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,718,672.01/25,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.91

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