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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.05, 38,983.50 and 6,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.05, 38,983.50 and 6,267.61 is: 9,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.05 : 38,983.50 = 6,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.05/38,983.50 = 6,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.05x = 38,983.50 × 6,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.05x = 244,333,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,333,399.66/25,989.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.40

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