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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.56, 38,054.40 and 6,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.56, 38,054.40 and 6,901.56 is: 10,352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.56 : 38,054.40 = 6,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.56/38,054.40 = 6,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.56x = 38,054.40 × 6,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.56x = 262,634,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,634,724.86/25,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.36

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