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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.99, 38,984.64 and 6,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.99, 38,984.64 and 6,268.38 is: 9,402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.99 : 38,984.64 = 6,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.99/38,984.64 = 6,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.99x = 38,984.64 × 6,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.99x = 244,370,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,370,537.68/25,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.49

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