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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.32, 38,283.66 and 7,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.32, 38,283.66 and 7,053 is: 10,578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.32 : 38,283.66 = 7,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.32/38,283.66 = 7,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.32x = 38,283.66 × 7,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.32x = 270,014,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,014,653.98/25,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.31

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