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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.34, 37,901.28 and 7,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.34, 37,901.28 and 7,737.32 is: 11,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.34 : 37,901.28 = 7,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.34/37,901.28 = 7,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.34x = 37,901.28 × 7,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.34x = 293,254,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,254,331.77/25,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.06

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