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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.32, 38,619.66 and 7,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.32, 38,619.66 and 7,277 is: 10,914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.32 : 38,619.66 = 7,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.32/38,619.66 = 7,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.32x = 38,619.66 × 7,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.32x = 281,035,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,035,265.82/25,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.28

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