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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.62, 38,195.28 and 6,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.62, 38,195.28 and 6,743.52 is: 10,115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.62 : 38,195.28 = 6,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.62/38,195.28 = 6,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.62x = 38,195.28 × 6,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.62x = 257,570,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,570,634.59/25,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.64

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