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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.09, 38,545.20 and 6,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.09, 38,545.20 and 6,975.44 is: 10,463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.09 : 38,545.20 = 6,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.09/38,545.20 = 6,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.09x = 38,545.20 × 6,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.09x = 268,869,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,869,537.16/25,695.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.85

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