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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.68, 37,503.52 and 8,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.68, 37,503.52 and 8,364.36 is: 12,545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.68 : 37,503.52 = 8,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.68/37,503.52 = 8,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.68x = 37,503.52 × 8,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.68x = 313,692,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,692,942.55/25,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.37

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