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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,734.07, 38,595.70 and 7,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,734.07, 38,595.70 and 7,261.75 is: 10,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,734.07 : 38,595.70 = 7,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,734.07/38,595.70 = 7,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,734.07x = 38,595.70 × 7,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,734.07x = 280,272,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,272,324.48/25,734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.10

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