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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.34, 38,942.40 and 9,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.34, 38,942.40 and 9,322.40 is: 13,984.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.34 : 38,942.40 = 9,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.34/38,942.40 = 9,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.34x = 38,942.40 × 9,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.34x = 363,036,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,036,629.76/25,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.28

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