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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.88, 38,944.31 and 6,241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.88, 38,944.31 and 6,241.43 is: 9,362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.88 : 38,944.31 = 6,241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.88/38,944.31 = 6,241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.88x = 38,944.31 × 6,241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.88x = 243,068,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,068,266.52/25,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.14

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