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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.25, 37,998.38 and 6,864.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.25, 37,998.38 and 6,864.25 is: 10,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.25 : 37,998.38 = 6,864.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.25/37,998.38 = 6,864.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.25x = 37,998.38 × 6,864.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.25x = 260,830,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,830,379.92/25,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.38

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