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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.77, 38,871.93 and 7,192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.77, 38,871.93 and 7,192.89 is: 10,790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.77 : 38,871.93 = 7,192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.77/38,871.93 = 7,192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.77x = 38,871.93 × 7,192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.77x = 279,601,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,601,379.56/25,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.10

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