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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,243.19, 37,865.66 and 8,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,243.19, 37,865.66 and 8,601.04 is: 12,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,243.19 : 37,865.66 = 8,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,243.19/37,865.66 = 8,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,243.19x = 37,865.66 × 8,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,243.19x = 325,683,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,683,896.00/25,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.85

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