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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.63, 38,943.93 and 6,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.63, 38,943.93 and 6,241.18 is: 9,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.63 : 38,943.93 = 6,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.63/38,943.93 = 6,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.63x = 38,943.93 × 6,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.63x = 243,056,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,056,185.63/25,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.77

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