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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.55, 38,268.12 and 6,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.55, 38,268.12 and 6,792.75 is: 10,188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.55 : 38,268.12 = 6,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.55/38,268.12 = 6,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.55x = 38,268.12 × 6,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.55x = 259,945,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,945,772.13/25,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.94

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