Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551, 38,326.50 and 7,083
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,551, 38,326.50 and 7,083 is: 10,624.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,551 : 38,326.50 = 7,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,551/38,326.50 = 7,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,551x = 38,326.50 × 7,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,551x = 271,466,599.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,466,599.50/25,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,624.50
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