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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.83, 38,921.27 and 6,970.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.83, 38,921.27 and 6,970.23 is: 10,456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.83 : 38,921.27 = 6,970.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.83/38,921.27 = 6,970.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.83x = 38,921.27 × 6,970.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.83x = 271,290,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,290,168.94/25,945.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.02

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