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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.62, 38,286.95 and 6,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.62, 38,286.95 and 6,803.69 is: 10,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.62 : 38,286.95 = 6,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.62/38,286.95 = 6,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.62x = 38,286.95 × 6,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.62x = 260,492,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,492,313.39/25,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.53

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