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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.26, 38,005.88 and 6,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.26, 38,005.88 and 6,869.26 is: 10,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.26 : 38,005.88 = 6,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.26/38,005.88 = 6,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.26x = 38,005.88 × 6,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.26x = 261,072,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,072,271.25/25,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.89

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