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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.29, 38,588.53 and 7,256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.29, 38,588.53 and 7,256.97 is: 10,883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.29 : 38,588.53 = 7,256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.29/38,588.53 = 7,256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.29x = 38,588.53 × 7,256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.29x = 280,035,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,035,779.00/25,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.93

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