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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.87, 38,950.30 and 6,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.87, 38,950.30 and 6,245.44 is: 9,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.87 : 38,950.30 = 6,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.87/38,950.30 = 6,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.87x = 38,950.30 × 6,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.87x = 243,261,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,261,761.63/25,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.16

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