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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.26, 38,983.56 and 6,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.26, 38,983.56 and 6,267.66 is: 9,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.26 : 38,983.56 = 6,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.26/38,983.56 = 6,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.26x = 38,983.56 × 6,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.26x = 244,335,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,335,699.67/25,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.41

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