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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.08, 37,941.36 and 9,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.08, 37,941.36 and 9,283.31 is: 13,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.08 : 37,941.36 = 9,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.08/37,941.36 = 9,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.08x = 37,941.36 × 9,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.08x = 352,221,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,221,359.27/25,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.40

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