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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,184.79, 37,767.33 and 8,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,184.79, 37,767.33 and 8,541.72 is: 12,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,184.79 : 37,767.33 = 8,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,184.79/37,767.33 = 8,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,184.79x = 37,767.33 × 8,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,184.79x = 322,597,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,597,958.01/25,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.24

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