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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,883.19, 38,825.65 and 7,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,883.19, 38,825.65 and 7,161.66 is: 10,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,883.19 : 38,825.65 = 7,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,883.19/38,825.65 = 7,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,883.19x = 38,825.65 × 7,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,883.19x = 278,055,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,055,874.64/25,883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.72

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