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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.81, 37,897.19 and 8,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.81, 37,897.19 and 8,623.46 is: 12,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.81 : 37,897.19 = 8,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.81/37,897.19 = 8,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.81x = 37,897.19 × 8,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.81x = 326,804,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,804,880.52/25,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.18

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