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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.44, 37,897.98 and 7,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.44, 37,897.98 and 7,730.44 is: 11,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.44 : 37,897.98 = 7,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.44/37,897.98 = 7,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.44x = 37,897.98 × 7,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.44x = 292,968,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,968,060.51/25,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.98

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