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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,107.58, 37,651.78 and 8,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,107.58, 37,651.78 and 8,463.14 is: 12,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,107.58 : 37,651.78 = 8,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,107.58/37,651.78 = 8,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,107.58x = 37,651.78 × 8,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,107.58x = 318,652,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,652,285.39/25,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.48

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