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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,531.62, 38,299.28 and 6,811.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,531.62, 38,299.28 and 6,811.62 is: 10,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,531.62 : 38,299.28 = 6,811.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,531.62/38,299.28 = 6,811.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,531.62x = 38,299.28 × 6,811.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,531.62x = 260,880,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,880,107.58/25,531.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.92

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