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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,352.83, 38,034.33 and 7,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,352.83, 38,034.33 and 7,822 is: 11,734.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,352.83 : 38,034.33 = 7,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,352.83/38,034.33 = 7,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,352.83x = 38,034.33 × 7,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,352.83x = 297,504,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,504,529.26/25,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,734.57

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