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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.76, 38,984.29 and 6,268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.76, 38,984.29 and 6,268.17 is: 9,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.76 : 38,984.29 = 6,268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.76/38,984.29 = 6,268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.76x = 38,984.29 × 6,268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.76x = 244,360,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,360,157.05/25,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.17

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