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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.05, 37,901.59 and 8,398.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.05, 37,901.59 and 8,398.65 is: 12,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.05 : 37,901.59 = 8,398.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.05/37,901.59 = 8,398.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.05x = 37,901.59 × 8,398.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.05x = 318,322,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,322,309.99/25,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.32

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