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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.21, 38,992.47 and 6,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.21, 38,992.47 and 6,273.68 is: 9,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.21 : 38,992.47 = 6,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.21/38,992.47 = 6,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.21x = 38,992.47 × 6,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.21x = 244,626,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,626,084.23/25,995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.43

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