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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.12, 38,327.09 and 6,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.12, 38,327.09 and 6,829.73 is: 10,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.12 : 38,327.09 = 6,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.12/38,327.09 = 6,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.12x = 38,327.09 × 6,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.12x = 261,763,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,763,738.05/25,550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.11

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