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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.62, 38,589.46 and 7,006.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.62, 38,589.46 and 7,006.37 is: 10,509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.62 : 38,589.46 = 7,006.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.62/38,589.46 = 7,006.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.62x = 38,589.46 × 7,006.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.62x = 270,372,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,372,113.82/25,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.43

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