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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,241.93, 37,862.89 and 8,593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,241.93, 37,862.89 and 8,593.39 is: 12,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,241.93 : 37,862.89 = 8,593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,241.93/37,862.89 = 8,593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,241.93x = 37,862.89 × 8,593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,241.93x = 325,370,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,370,580.30/25,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.08

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