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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.03, 37,628.44 and 8,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.03, 37,628.44 and 8,441.77 is: 12,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.03 : 37,628.44 = 8,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.03/37,628.44 = 8,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.03x = 37,628.44 × 8,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.03x = 317,650,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,650,635.94/25,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.97

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