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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.93, 38,251.35 and 6,784.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.93, 38,251.35 and 6,784.33 is: 10,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.93 : 38,251.35 = 6,784.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.93/38,251.35 = 6,784.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.93x = 38,251.35 × 6,784.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.93x = 259,509,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,509,843.05/25,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.69

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