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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281, 37,938.78 and 8,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281, 37,938.78 and 8,865 is: 13,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281 : 37,938.78 = 8,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281/37,938.78 = 8,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281x = 37,938.78 × 8,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281x = 336,327,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,327,284.70/25,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.56

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