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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.54, 38,891.34 and 7,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.54, 38,891.34 and 7,207.58 is: 10,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.54 : 38,891.34 = 7,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.54/38,891.34 = 7,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.54x = 38,891.34 × 7,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.54x = 280,312,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,312,541.59/25,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.38

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