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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.04, 38,503.42 and 7,201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.04, 38,503.42 and 7,201.48 is: 10,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.04 : 38,503.42 = 7,201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.04/38,503.42 = 7,201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.04x = 38,503.42 × 7,201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.04x = 277,281,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,281,609.06/25,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.60

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