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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.16, 38,055.83 and 6,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.16, 38,055.83 and 6,651.05 is: 9,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.16 : 38,055.83 = 6,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.16/38,055.83 = 6,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.16x = 38,055.83 × 6,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.16x = 253,111,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,111,004.59/25,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.33

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