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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.09, 37,947.09 and 8,651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.09, 37,947.09 and 8,651.21 is: 12,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.09 : 37,947.09 = 8,651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.09/37,947.09 = 8,651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.09x = 37,947.09 × 8,651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.09x = 328,288,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,288,244.48/25,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.34

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