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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.84, 37,504.62 and 8,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.84, 37,504.62 and 8,365.80 is: 12,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.84 : 37,504.62 = 8,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.84/37,504.62 = 8,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.84x = 37,504.62 × 8,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.84x = 313,756,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,756,150.00/25,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.31

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