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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,734.57, 38,596.46 and 7,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,734.57, 38,596.46 and 7,262.25 is: 10,891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,734.57 : 38,596.46 = 7,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,734.57/38,596.46 = 7,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,734.57x = 38,596.46 × 7,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,734.57x = 280,297,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,297,105.32/25,734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.85

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