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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.29, 38,283.40 and 6,805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.29, 38,283.40 and 6,805.73 is: 10,207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.29 : 38,283.40 = 6,805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.29/38,283.40 = 6,805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.29x = 38,283.40 × 6,805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.29x = 260,546,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,546,449.85/25,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.78

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