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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.87, 38,948.80 and 6,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.87, 38,948.80 and 6,244.44 is: 9,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.87 : 38,948.80 = 6,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.87/38,948.80 = 6,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.87x = 38,948.80 × 6,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.87x = 243,213,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,213,513.80/25,965.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.66

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