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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.06, 38,272.46 and 6,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.06, 38,272.46 and 6,793.83 is: 10,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.06 : 38,272.46 = 6,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.06/38,272.46 = 6,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.06x = 38,272.46 × 6,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.06x = 260,016,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,016,586.92/25,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.51

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