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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.97, 38,064.22 and 6,659.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.97, 38,064.22 and 6,659.87 is: 9,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.97 : 38,064.22 = 6,659.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.97/38,064.22 = 6,659.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.97x = 38,064.22 × 6,659.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.97x = 253,502,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,502,723.55/25,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.09

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