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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,963.13, 38,944.69 and 6,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,963.13, 38,944.69 and 6,241.68 is: 9,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,963.13 : 38,944.69 = 6,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,963.13/38,944.69 = 6,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,963.13x = 38,944.69 × 6,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,963.13x = 243,080,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,080,261.47/25,963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.52

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