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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.95, 37,881.56 and 8,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.95, 37,881.56 and 8,606.24 is: 12,910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.95 : 37,881.56 = 8,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.95/37,881.56 = 8,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.95x = 37,881.56 × 8,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.95x = 326,017,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,017,796.93/25,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.09

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