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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,331.44, 37,997.15 and 6,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,331.44, 37,997.15 and 6,863.44 is: 10,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,331.44 : 37,997.15 = 6,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,331.44/37,997.15 = 6,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,331.44x = 37,997.15 × 6,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,331.44x = 260,791,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,791,159.20/25,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.16

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