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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.16, 38,955.93 and 7,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.16, 38,955.93 and 7,252.56 is: 10,880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.16 : 38,955.93 = 7,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.16/38,955.93 = 7,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.16x = 38,955.93 × 7,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.16x = 282,530,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,530,219.68/25,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.29

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