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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.91, 38,009.51 and 8,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.91, 38,009.51 and 8,699.29 is: 13,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.91 : 38,009.51 = 8,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.91/38,009.51 = 8,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.91x = 38,009.51 × 8,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.91x = 330,655,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,655,750.25/25,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.84

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