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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.79, 37,497.86 and 8,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.79, 37,497.86 and 8,359.96 is: 12,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.79 : 37,497.86 = 8,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.79/37,497.86 = 8,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.79x = 37,497.86 × 8,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.79x = 313,480,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,480,599.31/25,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.32

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