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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.15, 38,137.48 and 6,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.15, 38,137.48 and 6,708.59 is: 10,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.15 : 38,137.48 = 6,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.15/38,137.48 = 6,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.15x = 38,137.48 × 6,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.15x = 255,848,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,848,795.53/25,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.03

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