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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.47, 38,013.32 and 8,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.47, 38,013.32 and 8,711.17 is: 13,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.47 : 38,013.32 = 8,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.47/38,013.32 = 8,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.47x = 38,013.32 × 8,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.47x = 331,140,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,140,419.53/25,349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.01

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