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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.60, 38,895.90 and 7,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.60, 38,895.90 and 7,210.60 is: 10,815.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.60 : 38,895.90 = 7,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.60/38,895.90 = 7,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.60x = 38,895.90 × 7,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.60x = 280,462,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,462,776.54/25,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.90

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