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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,104.53, 37,655.79 and 8,464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,104.53, 37,655.79 and 8,464.19 is: 12,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,104.53 : 37,655.79 = 8,464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,104.53/37,655.79 = 8,464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,104.53x = 37,655.79 × 8,464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,104.53x = 318,725,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,725,572.88/25,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.94

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