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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.56, 37,867.50 and 8,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.56, 37,867.50 and 8,379.68 is: 12,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.56 : 37,867.50 = 8,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.56/37,867.50 = 8,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.56x = 37,867.50 × 8,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.56x = 317,317,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,317,343.06/25,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.75

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