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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.71, 37,702.62 and 8,499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.71, 37,702.62 and 8,499.10 is: 12,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.71 : 37,702.62 = 8,499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.71/37,702.62 = 8,499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.71x = 37,702.62 × 8,499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.71x = 320,438,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,438,359.72/25,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.73

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