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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.42, 38,280.59 and 6,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.42, 38,280.59 and 6,803.86 is: 10,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.42 : 38,280.59 = 6,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.42/38,280.59 = 6,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.42x = 38,280.59 × 6,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.42x = 260,455,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,455,741.06/25,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.98

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