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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.76, 37,902.06 and 7,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.76, 37,902.06 and 7,737.88 is: 11,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.76 : 37,902.06 = 7,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.76/37,902.06 = 7,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.76x = 37,902.06 × 7,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.76x = 293,281,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,281,592.03/25,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.41

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