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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.20, 38,137.80 and 6,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.20, 38,137.80 and 6,957.20 is: 10,435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.20 : 38,137.80 = 6,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.20/38,137.80 = 6,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.20x = 38,137.80 × 6,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.20x = 265,332,111.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,332,111.47/25,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.79

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