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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.68, 37,901.94 and 8,840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.68, 37,901.94 and 8,840.68 is: 13,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.68 : 37,901.94 = 8,840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.68/37,901.94 = 8,840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.68x = 37,901.94 × 8,840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.68x = 335,078,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,078,922.92/25,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.94

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