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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.93, 38,048.04 and 7,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.93, 38,048.04 and 7,834.13 is: 11,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.93 : 38,048.04 = 7,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.93/38,048.04 = 7,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.93x = 38,048.04 × 7,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.93x = 298,073,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,073,101.37/25,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.31

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