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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.13, 38,026.69 and 6,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.13, 38,026.69 and 6,883.13 is: 10,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.13 : 38,026.69 = 6,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.13/38,026.69 = 6,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.13x = 38,026.69 × 6,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.13x = 261,742,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,742,650.74/25,351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.69

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