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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.56, 38,951.34 and 6,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.56, 38,951.34 and 6,246.13 is: 9,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.56 : 38,951.34 = 6,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.56/38,951.34 = 6,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.56x = 38,951.34 × 6,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.56x = 243,295,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,295,133.31/25,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.20

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