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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.06, 38,212.28 and 6,755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.06, 38,212.28 and 6,755.68 is: 10,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.06 : 38,212.28 = 6,755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.06/38,212.28 = 6,755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.06x = 38,212.28 × 6,755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.06x = 258,149,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,149,935.75/25,476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.04

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