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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.06, 38,213.78 and 6,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.06, 38,213.78 and 6,756.68 is: 10,134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.06 : 38,213.78 = 6,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.06/38,213.78 = 6,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.06x = 38,213.78 × 6,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.06x = 258,198,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,198,283.05/25,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.54

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