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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.72, 38,062.34 and 6,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.72, 38,062.34 and 6,658.62 is: 9,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.72 : 38,062.34 = 6,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.72/38,062.34 = 6,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.72x = 38,062.34 × 6,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.72x = 253,442,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,442,658.37/25,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.21

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