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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.18, 38,137.80 and 6,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.18, 38,137.80 and 6,957.18 is: 10,435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.18 : 38,137.80 = 6,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.18/38,137.80 = 6,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.18x = 38,137.80 × 6,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.18x = 265,331,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,331,539.40/25,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.78

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