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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,501.99, 38,252.93 and 6,782.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,501.99, 38,252.93 and 6,782.03 is: 10,173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,501.99 : 38,252.93 = 6,782.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,501.99/38,252.93 = 6,782.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,501.99x = 38,252.93 × 6,782.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,501.99x = 259,432,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,432,518.85/25,501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.03

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