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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.60, 38,984.40 and 7,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.60, 38,984.40 and 7,269.60 is: 10,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.60 : 38,984.40 = 7,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.60/38,984.40 = 7,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.60x = 38,984.40 × 7,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.60x = 283,400,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,400,994.24/25,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.40

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