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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.13, 38,277.86 and 6,797.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.13, 38,277.86 and 6,797.18 is: 10,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.13 : 38,277.86 = 6,797.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.13/38,277.86 = 6,797.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.13x = 38,277.86 × 6,797.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.13x = 260,181,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,181,279.06/25,517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.34

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