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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.80, 38,210.70 and 7,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.80, 38,210.70 and 7,005.80 is: 10,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.80 : 38,210.70 = 7,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.80/38,210.70 = 7,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.80x = 38,210.70 × 7,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.80x = 267,696,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,696,522.06/25,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.70

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