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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.21, 38,437.35 and 6,902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.21, 38,437.35 and 6,902.98 is: 10,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.21 : 38,437.35 = 6,902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.21/38,437.35 = 6,902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.21x = 38,437.35 × 6,902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.21x = 265,332,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,332,175.15/25,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,355.55

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