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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.32, 38,558.58 and 7,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.32, 38,558.58 and 7,237 is: 10,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.32 : 38,558.58 = 7,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.32/38,558.58 = 7,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.32x = 38,558.58 × 7,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.32x = 279,048,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,048,443.46/25,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.98

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