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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.83, 38,266.92 and 6,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.83, 38,266.92 and 6,795 is: 10,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.83 : 38,266.92 = 6,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.83/38,266.92 = 6,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.83x = 38,266.92 × 6,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.83x = 260,023,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,023,721.40/25,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.48

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