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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,330.44, 37,995.66 and 6,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,330.44, 37,995.66 and 6,862.44 is: 10,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,330.44 : 37,995.66 = 6,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,330.44/37,995.66 = 6,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,330.44x = 37,995.66 × 6,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,330.44x = 260,742,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,742,902.70/25,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.66

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