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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.06, 38,269.46 and 6,791.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.06, 38,269.46 and 6,791.83 is: 10,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.06 : 38,269.46 = 6,791.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.06/38,269.46 = 6,791.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.06x = 38,269.46 × 6,791.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.06x = 259,919,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,919,587.82/25,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.50

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