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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.61, 38,827.78 and 7,163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.61, 38,827.78 and 7,163.08 is: 10,744.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.61 : 38,827.78 = 7,163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.61/38,827.78 = 7,163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.61x = 38,827.78 × 7,163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.61x = 278,126,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,126,379.39/25,884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,744.86

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