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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.91, 38,512.43 and 6,955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.91, 38,512.43 and 6,955.06 is: 10,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.91 : 38,512.43 = 6,955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.91/38,512.43 = 6,955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.91x = 38,512.43 × 6,955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.91x = 267,856,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,856,261.40/25,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.61

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