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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.37, 38,050.65 and 7,830.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.37, 38,050.65 and 7,830.09 is: 11,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.37 : 38,050.65 = 7,830.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.37/38,050.65 = 7,830.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.37x = 38,050.65 × 7,830.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.37x = 297,940,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,940,014.06/25,364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,746.40

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