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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.49, 38,982.39 and 6,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.49, 38,982.39 and 6,266.88 is: 9,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.49 : 38,982.39 = 6,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.49/38,982.39 = 6,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.49x = 38,982.39 × 6,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.49x = 244,297,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,297,960.24/25,988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.24

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