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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.03, 38,987.67 and 6,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.03, 38,987.67 and 6,270.42 is: 9,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.03 : 38,987.67 = 6,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.03/38,987.67 = 6,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.03x = 38,987.67 × 6,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.03x = 244,469,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,469,065.72/25,992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.54

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