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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,080.71, 37,594.98 and 8,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,080.71, 37,594.98 and 8,435.07 is: 12,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,080.71 : 37,594.98 = 8,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,080.71/37,594.98 = 8,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,080.71x = 37,594.98 × 8,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,080.71x = 317,116,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,116,287.95/25,080.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.83

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