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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.73, 37,516.56 and 8,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.73, 37,516.56 and 8,369.82 is: 12,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.73 : 37,516.56 = 8,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.73/37,516.56 = 8,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.73x = 37,516.56 × 8,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.73x = 314,006,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,006,854.22/25,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.39

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