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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.41, 38,513.18 and 6,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.41, 38,513.18 and 6,955.56 is: 10,433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.41 : 38,513.18 = 6,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.41/38,513.18 = 6,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.41x = 38,513.18 × 6,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.41x = 267,880,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,880,699.50/25,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.36

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