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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.07, 38,067.72 and 7,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.07, 38,067.72 and 7,847.25 is: 11,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.07 : 38,067.72 = 7,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.07/38,067.72 = 7,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.07x = 38,067.72 × 7,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.07x = 298,726,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,726,915.77/25,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.99

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