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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729, 38,593.04 and 7,008.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729, 38,593.04 and 7,008.73 is: 10,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729 : 38,593.04 = 7,008.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729/38,593.04 = 7,008.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729x = 38,593.04 × 7,008.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729x = 270,488,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,488,197.24/25,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.97

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