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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.84, 38,787.49 and 7,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.84, 38,787.49 and 7,140.02 is: 10,709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.84 : 38,787.49 = 7,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.84/38,787.49 = 7,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.84x = 38,787.49 × 7,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.84x = 276,943,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,943,418.65/25,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.82

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