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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.94, 38,797.47 and 7,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.94, 38,797.47 and 7,149.62 is: 10,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.94 : 38,797.47 = 7,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.94/38,797.47 = 7,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.94x = 38,797.47 × 7,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.94x = 277,387,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,387,167.46/25,866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.62

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