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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895, 38,842.50 and 6,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895, 38,842.50 and 6,439 is: 9,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895 : 38,842.50 = 6,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895/38,842.50 = 6,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895x = 38,842.50 × 6,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895x = 250,106,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,106,857.50/25,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.50

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