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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.95, 38,948.90 and 6,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.95, 38,948.90 and 6,244.50 is: 9,366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.95 : 38,948.90 = 6,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.95/38,948.90 = 6,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.95x = 38,948.90 × 6,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.95x = 243,216,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,216,406.05/25,965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.74

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