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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.88, 38,452.79 and 7,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.88, 38,452.79 and 7,162.88 is: 10,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.88 : 38,452.79 = 7,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.88/38,452.79 = 7,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.88x = 38,452.79 × 7,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.88x = 275,432,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,432,546.08/25,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.12

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