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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.62, 37,572.43 and 9,255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.62, 37,572.43 and 9,255.79 is: 13,884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.62 : 37,572.43 = 9,255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.62/37,572.43 = 9,255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.62x = 37,572.43 × 9,255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.62x = 347,762,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,762,694.75/25,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.62

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