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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.91, 38,419.37 and 6,892.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.91, 38,419.37 and 6,892.99 is: 10,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.91 : 38,419.37 = 6,892.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.91/38,419.37 = 6,892.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.91x = 38,419.37 × 6,892.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.91x = 264,824,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,824,381.24/25,612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.49

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