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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.02, 38,058.77 and 6,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.02, 38,058.77 and 6,651 is: 9,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.02 : 38,058.77 = 6,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.02/38,058.77 = 6,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.02x = 38,058.77 × 6,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.02x = 253,128,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,128,846.02/25,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.09

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