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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.36, 38,982.20 and 6,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.36, 38,982.20 and 6,266.76 is: 9,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.36 : 38,982.20 = 6,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.36/38,982.20 = 6,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.36x = 38,982.20 × 6,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.36x = 244,292,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,292,091.67/25,988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.06

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