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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.63, 38,948.43 and 6,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.63, 38,948.43 and 6,244.18 is: 9,366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.63 : 38,948.43 = 6,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.63/38,948.43 = 6,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.63x = 38,948.43 × 6,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.63x = 243,201,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,201,007.64/25,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.27

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