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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.96, 38,082.14 and 6,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.96, 38,082.14 and 6,671.84 is: 10,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.96 : 38,082.14 = 6,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.96/38,082.14 = 6,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.96x = 38,082.14 × 6,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.96x = 254,077,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,077,944.94/25,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.02

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