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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,914, 38,871.09 and 7,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,914, 38,871.09 and 7,195.50 is: 10,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,914 : 38,871.09 = 7,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,914/38,871.09 = 7,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,914x = 38,871.09 × 7,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,914x = 279,696,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,696,928.10/25,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.27

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