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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.09, 38,786.36 and 7,139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.09, 38,786.36 and 7,139.27 is: 10,708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.09 : 38,786.36 = 7,139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.09/38,786.36 = 7,139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.09x = 38,786.36 × 7,139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.09x = 276,906,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,906,296.36/25,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.69

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