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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.48, 37,901.77 and 8,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.48, 37,901.77 and 8,402.60 is: 12,601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.48 : 37,901.77 = 8,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.48/37,901.77 = 8,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.48x = 37,901.77 × 8,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.48x = 318,473,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,473,412.60/25,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.09

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