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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.72, 38,879.68 and 7,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.72, 38,879.68 and 7,204.56 is: 10,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.72 : 38,879.68 = 7,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.72/38,879.68 = 7,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.72x = 38,879.68 × 7,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.72x = 280,110,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,110,987.34/25,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.62

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