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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.56, 38,974.41 and 7,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.56, 38,974.41 and 7,266.27 is: 10,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.56 : 38,974.41 = 7,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.56/38,974.41 = 7,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.56x = 38,974.41 × 7,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.56x = 283,198,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,198,586.15/25,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.73

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