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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.25, 38,993.37 and 7,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.25, 38,993.37 and 7,523.25 is: 11,286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.25 : 38,993.37 = 7,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.25/38,993.37 = 7,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.25x = 38,993.37 × 7,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.25x = 293,356,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,356,870.85/25,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.75

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