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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.48, 38,004.30 and 6,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.48, 38,004.30 and 6,869 is: 10,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.48 : 38,004.30 = 6,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.48/38,004.30 = 6,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.48x = 38,004.30 × 6,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.48x = 261,051,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,051,536.70/25,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.98

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