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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,140.92, 37,716.02 and 8,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,140.92, 37,716.02 and 8,274.88 is: 12,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,140.92 : 37,716.02 = 8,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,140.92/37,716.02 = 8,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,140.92x = 37,716.02 × 8,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,140.92x = 312,095,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,095,539.58/25,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.85

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