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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.73, 37,691.90 and 7,598.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.73, 37,691.90 and 7,598.31 is: 11,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.73 : 37,691.90 = 7,598.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.73/37,691.90 = 7,598.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.73x = 37,691.90 × 7,598.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.73x = 286,394,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,394,702.70/25,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.56

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