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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,807.26, 38,710.94 and 7,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,807.26, 38,710.94 and 7,087.55 is: 10,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,807.26 : 38,710.94 = 7,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,807.26/38,710.94 = 7,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,807.26x = 38,710.94 × 7,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,807.26x = 274,365,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,365,722.80/25,807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.34

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