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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.61, 38,844.25 and 7,175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.61, 38,844.25 and 7,175.83 is: 10,763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.61 : 38,844.25 = 7,175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.61/38,844.25 = 7,175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.61x = 38,844.25 × 7,175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.61x = 278,739,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,739,734.48/25,895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.98

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