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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.67, 38,164.77 and 7,910.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.67, 38,164.77 and 7,910.46 is: 11,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.67 : 38,164.77 = 7,910.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.67/38,164.77 = 7,910.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.67x = 38,164.77 × 7,910.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.67x = 301,900,886.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,900,886.49/25,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.33

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