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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.27, 38,348.42 and 6,845.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.27, 38,348.42 and 6,845.29 is: 10,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.27 : 38,348.42 = 6,845.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.27/38,348.42 = 6,845.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.27x = 38,348.42 × 6,845.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.27x = 262,505,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,505,925.84/25,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.07

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