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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.84, 38,928.08 and 7,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.84, 38,928.08 and 7,484 is: 11,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.84 : 38,928.08 = 7,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.84/38,928.08 = 7,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.84x = 38,928.08 × 7,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.84x = 291,337,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,337,750.72/25,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.09

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