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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.08, 38,011.64 and 6,877.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.08, 38,011.64 and 6,877.52 is: 10,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.08 : 38,011.64 = 6,877.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.08/38,011.64 = 6,877.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.08x = 38,011.64 × 6,877.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.08x = 261,425,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,425,814.33/25,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.06

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