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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,417.08, 38,125.86 and 6,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,417.08, 38,125.86 and 6,699.80 is: 10,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,417.08 : 38,125.86 = 6,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,417.08/38,125.86 = 6,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,417.08x = 38,125.86 × 6,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,417.08x = 255,435,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,435,446.20/25,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.76

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