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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,146.98, 37,711.05 and 7,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,146.98, 37,711.05 and 7,373.96 is: 11,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,146.98 : 37,711.05 = 7,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,146.98/37,711.05 = 7,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,146.98x = 37,711.05 × 7,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,146.98x = 278,079,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,079,740.95/25,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.18

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