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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.48, 38,002.80 and 6,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.48, 38,002.80 and 6,868 is: 10,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.48 : 38,002.80 = 6,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.48/38,002.80 = 6,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.48x = 38,002.80 × 6,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.48x = 261,003,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,003,230.40/25,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.48

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