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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363, 38,044.59 and 6,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363, 38,044.59 and 6,895 is: 10,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363 : 38,044.59 = 6,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363/38,044.59 = 6,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363x = 38,044.59 × 6,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363x = 262,317,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,317,448.05/25,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.52

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