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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.95, 37,999.41 and 6,864.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.95, 37,999.41 and 6,864.95 is: 10,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.95 : 37,999.41 = 6,864.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.95/37,999.41 = 6,864.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.95x = 37,999.41 × 6,864.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.95x = 260,863,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,863,859.68/25,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.42

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