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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.34, 38,499.55 and 6,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.34, 38,499.55 and 6,947.27 is: 10,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.34 : 38,499.55 = 6,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.34/38,499.55 = 6,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.34x = 38,499.55 × 6,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.34x = 267,466,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,466,541.49/25,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.10

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