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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,699, 38,548.50 and 7,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,699, 38,548.50 and 7,231 is: 10,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,699 : 38,548.50 = 7,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,699/38,548.50 = 7,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,699x = 38,548.50 × 7,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,699x = 278,744,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,744,203.50/25,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.50

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