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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.16, 38,994.24 and 6,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.16, 38,994.24 and 6,274.70 is: 9,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.16 : 38,994.24 = 6,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.16/38,994.24 = 6,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.16x = 38,994.24 × 6,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.16x = 244,677,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,677,157.73/25,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.05

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