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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,434, 38,152.08 and 6,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,434, 38,152.08 and 6,966 is: 10,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,434 : 38,152.08 = 6,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,434/38,152.08 = 6,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,434x = 38,152.08 × 6,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,434x = 265,767,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,767,389.28/25,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.30

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