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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.57, 38,271.72 and 6,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.57, 38,271.72 and 6,793.34 is: 10,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.57 : 38,271.72 = 6,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.57/38,271.72 = 6,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.57x = 38,271.72 × 6,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.57x = 259,992,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,992,614.99/25,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.77

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