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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.68, 38,753.73 and 7,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.68, 38,753.73 and 7,116.75 is: 10,675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.68 : 38,753.73 = 7,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.68/38,753.73 = 7,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.68x = 38,753.73 × 7,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.68x = 275,800,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,800,607.98/25,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.18

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