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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.82, 38,902.26 and 7,214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.82, 38,902.26 and 7,214.85 is: 10,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.82 : 38,902.26 = 7,214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.82/38,902.26 = 7,214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.82x = 38,902.26 × 7,214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.82x = 280,673,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,673,970.56/25,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.28

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