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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.62, 38,139.94 and 6,958.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.62, 38,139.94 and 6,958.62 is: 10,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.62 : 38,139.94 = 6,958.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.62/38,139.94 = 6,958.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.62x = 38,139.94 × 6,958.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.62x = 265,401,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,401,349.28/25,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.93

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