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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.74, 37,593.63 and 9,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.74, 37,593.63 and 9,270 is: 13,905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.74 : 37,593.63 = 9,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.74/37,593.63 = 9,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.74x = 37,593.63 × 9,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.74x = 348,492,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,492,950.10/25,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.93

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