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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.91, 37,913.99 and 7,746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.91, 37,913.99 and 7,746.78 is: 11,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.91 : 37,913.99 = 7,746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.91/37,913.99 = 7,746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.91x = 37,913.99 × 7,746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.91x = 293,711,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,711,300.72/25,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,619.75

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