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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.61, 37,975.53 and 7,786.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.61, 37,975.53 and 7,786.59 is: 11,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.61 : 37,975.53 = 7,786.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.61/37,975.53 = 7,786.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.61x = 37,975.53 × 7,786.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.61x = 295,700,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,700,009.95/25,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.08

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