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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.14, 38,139.79 and 6,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.14, 38,139.79 and 6,708.07 is: 10,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.14 : 38,139.79 = 6,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.14/38,139.79 = 6,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.14x = 38,139.79 × 6,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.14x = 255,844,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,844,190.41/25,426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.25

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