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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.06, 38,763.66 and 7,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.06, 38,763.66 and 7,122.64 is: 10,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.06 : 38,763.66 = 7,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.06/38,763.66 = 7,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.06x = 38,763.66 × 7,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.06x = 276,099,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,099,595.26/25,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.05

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