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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.09, 38,662.62 and 7,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.09, 38,662.62 and 7,055.29 is: 10,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.09 : 38,662.62 = 7,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.09/38,662.62 = 7,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.09x = 38,662.62 × 7,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.09x = 272,775,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,775,800.65/25,775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.92

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