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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.08, 37,942.86 and 9,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.08, 37,942.86 and 9,284.31 is: 13,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.08 : 37,942.86 = 9,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.08/37,942.86 = 9,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.08x = 37,942.86 × 9,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.08x = 352,273,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,273,274.53/25,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.90

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