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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.66, 38,211.26 and 6,757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.66, 38,211.26 and 6,757.83 is: 10,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.66 : 38,211.26 = 6,757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.66/38,211.26 = 6,757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.66x = 38,211.26 × 6,757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.66x = 258,225,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,225,165.38/25,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.75

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