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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.83, 38,729.24 and 7,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.83, 38,729.24 and 7,098.06 is: 10,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.83 : 38,729.24 = 7,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.83/38,729.24 = 7,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.83x = 38,729.24 × 7,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.83x = 274,902,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,902,605.64/25,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.72

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