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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,076.97, 37,617.44 and 8,436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,076.97, 37,617.44 and 8,436.87 is: 12,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,076.97 : 37,617.44 = 8,436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,076.97/37,617.44 = 8,436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,076.97x = 37,617.44 × 8,436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,076.97x = 317,373,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,373,408.83/25,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.97

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