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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.94, 38,327.88 and 7,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.94, 38,327.88 and 7,083.94 is: 10,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.94 : 38,327.88 = 7,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.94/38,327.88 = 7,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.94x = 38,327.88 × 7,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.94x = 271,512,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,512,402.25/25,551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.90

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