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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.16, 38,450.14 and 7,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.16, 38,450.14 and 7,161 is: 10,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.16 : 38,450.14 = 7,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.16/38,450.14 = 7,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.16x = 38,450.14 × 7,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.16x = 275,341,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,341,452.54/25,629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.29

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