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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.75, 38,003.63 and 6,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.75, 38,003.63 and 6,867.75 is: 10,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.75 : 38,003.63 = 6,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.75/38,003.63 = 6,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.75x = 38,003.63 × 6,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.75x = 260,999,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,999,429.93/25,335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.63

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