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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.99, 38,980.14 and 6,265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.99, 38,980.14 and 6,265.37 is: 9,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.99 : 38,980.14 = 6,265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.99/38,980.14 = 6,265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.99x = 38,980.14 × 6,265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.99x = 244,224,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,224,854.44/25,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.96

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