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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.02, 37,939.97 and 9,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.02, 37,939.97 and 9,700 is: 14,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.02 : 37,939.97 = 9,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.02/37,939.97 = 9,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.02x = 37,939.97 × 9,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.02x = 368,017,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,017,660.50/25,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.19

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