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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,760.32, 38,635.92 and 7,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,760.32, 38,635.92 and 7,288 is: 10,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,760.32 : 38,635.92 = 7,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,760.32/38,635.92 = 7,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,760.32x = 38,635.92 × 7,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,760.32x = 281,578,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,578,584.96/25,760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.71

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