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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.84, 37,618.08 and 8,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.84, 37,618.08 and 8,664 is: 12,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.84 : 37,618.08 = 8,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.84/37,618.08 = 8,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.84x = 37,618.08 × 8,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.84x = 325,923,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,923,045.12/25,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.35

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