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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.64, 38,210.80 and 6,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.64, 38,210.80 and 6,757.84 is: 10,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.64 : 38,210.80 = 6,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.64/38,210.80 = 6,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.64x = 38,210.80 × 6,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.64x = 258,222,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,222,472.67/25,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.66

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