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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.07, 38,951.01 and 9,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.07, 38,951.01 and 9,326.25 is: 13,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.07 : 38,951.01 = 9,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.07/38,951.01 = 9,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.07x = 38,951.01 × 9,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.07x = 363,266,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,266,857.01/25,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.06

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