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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.84, 38,977.26 and 7,516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.84, 38,977.26 and 7,516.84 is: 11,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.84 : 38,977.26 = 7,516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.84/38,977.26 = 7,516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.84x = 38,977.26 × 7,516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.84x = 292,985,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,985,827.06/25,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,275.26

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