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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,129, 37,710.78 and 8,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,129, 37,710.78 and 8,713 is: 13,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,129 : 37,710.78 = 8,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,129/37,710.78 = 8,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,129x = 37,710.78 × 8,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,129x = 328,574,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,574,026.14/25,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.49

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