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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.95, 38,950.40 and 6,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.95, 38,950.40 and 6,245.50 is: 9,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.95 : 38,950.40 = 6,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.95/38,950.40 = 6,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.95x = 38,950.40 × 6,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.95x = 243,264,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,264,723.20/25,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.24

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