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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,735.32, 38,598.66 and 7,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,735.32, 38,598.66 and 7,263 is: 10,893.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,735.32 : 38,598.66 = 7,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,735.32/38,598.66 = 7,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,735.32x = 38,598.66 × 7,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,735.32x = 280,342,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,342,067.58/25,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.28

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