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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.64, 38,545.98 and 6,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.64, 38,545.98 and 6,976.72 is: 10,465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.64 : 38,545.98 = 6,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.64/38,545.98 = 6,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.64x = 38,545.98 × 6,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.64x = 268,924,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,924,509.59/25,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.76

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