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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.94, 38,075.91 and 6,915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.94, 38,075.91 and 6,915.94 is: 10,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.94 : 38,075.91 = 6,915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.94/38,075.91 = 6,915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.94x = 38,075.91 × 6,915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.94x = 263,330,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,330,587.88/25,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.91

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