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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.03, 38,241.23 and 6,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.03, 38,241.23 and 6,772.80 is: 10,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.03 : 38,241.23 = 6,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.03/38,241.23 = 6,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.03x = 38,241.23 × 6,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.03x = 259,000,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,000,168.68/25,493.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.65

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