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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.06, 38,787.09 and 7,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.06, 38,787.09 and 7,390.06 is: 11,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.06 : 38,787.09 = 7,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.06/38,787.09 = 7,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.06x = 38,787.09 × 7,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.06x = 286,638,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,638,922.33/25,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.09

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