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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.37, 38,286.60 and 6,803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.37, 38,286.60 and 6,803.31 is: 10,205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.37 : 38,286.60 = 6,803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.37/38,286.60 = 6,803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.37x = 38,286.60 × 6,803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.37x = 260,475,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,475,608.65/25,523.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.38

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