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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,683, 38,531.01 and 7,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,683, 38,531.01 and 7,215 is: 10,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,683 : 38,531.01 = 7,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,683/38,531.01 = 7,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,683x = 38,531.01 × 7,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,683x = 278,001,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,001,237.15/25,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.33

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