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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.47, 37,912.02 and 7,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.47, 37,912.02 and 7,741.02 is: 11,612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.47 : 37,912.02 = 7,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.47/37,912.02 = 7,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.47x = 37,912.02 × 7,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.47x = 293,477,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,477,705.06/25,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.09

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