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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.48, 38,010.31 and 8,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.48, 38,010.31 and 8,709.18 is: 13,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.48 : 38,010.31 = 8,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.48/38,010.31 = 8,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.48x = 38,010.31 × 8,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.48x = 331,038,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,038,631.65/25,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.02

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