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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.63, 38,946.93 and 6,243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.63, 38,946.93 and 6,243.18 is: 9,364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.63 : 38,946.93 = 6,243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.63/38,946.93 = 6,243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.63x = 38,946.93 × 6,243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.63x = 243,152,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,152,694.44/25,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.77

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