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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,921.22, 38,877.44 and 7,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,921.22, 38,877.44 and 7,203.06 is: 10,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,921.22 : 38,877.44 = 7,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,921.22/38,877.44 = 7,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,921.22x = 38,877.44 × 7,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,921.22x = 280,036,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,036,496.95/25,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.37

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