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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.89, 38,713.80 and 7,336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.89, 38,713.80 and 7,336.89 is: 11,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.89 : 38,713.80 = 7,336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.89/38,713.80 = 7,336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.89x = 38,713.80 × 7,336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.89x = 284,038,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,038,892.08/25,804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.17

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