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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.63, 38,271.11 and 6,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.63, 38,271.11 and 6,792.66 is: 10,189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.63 : 38,271.11 = 6,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.63/38,271.11 = 6,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.63x = 38,271.11 × 6,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.63x = 259,962,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,962,604.09/25,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.57

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