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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.13, 38,237.27 and 6,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.13, 38,237.27 and 6,773.63 is: 10,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.13 : 38,237.27 = 6,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.13/38,237.27 = 6,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.13x = 38,237.27 × 6,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.13x = 259,004,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,004,894.14/25,493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.79

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