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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.26, 38,986.55 and 6,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.26, 38,986.55 and 6,269.67 is: 9,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.26 : 38,986.55 = 6,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.26/38,986.55 = 6,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.26x = 38,986.55 × 6,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.26x = 244,432,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,432,802.94/25,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.42

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