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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.71, 38,062.33 and 6,658.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.71, 38,062.33 and 6,658.63 is: 9,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.71 : 38,062.33 = 6,658.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.71/38,062.33 = 6,658.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.71x = 38,062.33 × 6,658.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.71x = 253,442,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,442,972.41/25,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.23

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