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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.79, 38,055.41 and 6,653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.79, 38,055.41 and 6,653.15 is: 9,978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.79 : 38,055.41 = 6,653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.79/38,055.41 = 6,653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.79x = 38,055.41 × 6,653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.79x = 253,188,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,188,317.78/25,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.73

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