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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.26, 38,982.05 and 6,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.26, 38,982.05 and 6,266.67 is: 9,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.26 : 38,982.05 = 6,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.26/38,982.05 = 6,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.26x = 38,982.05 × 6,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.26x = 244,287,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,287,643.27/25,988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.92

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