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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.46, 38,743.56 and 7,107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.46, 38,743.56 and 7,107.66 is: 10,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.46 : 38,743.56 = 7,107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.46/38,743.56 = 7,107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.46x = 38,743.56 × 7,107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.46x = 275,376,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,376,051.67/25,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.08

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