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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.14, 38,141.29 and 6,709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.14, 38,141.29 and 6,709.07 is: 10,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.14 : 38,141.29 = 6,709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.14/38,141.29 = 6,709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.14x = 38,141.29 × 6,709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.14x = 255,892,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,892,584.50/25,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.76

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