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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.57, 38,069.97 and 7,848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.57, 38,069.97 and 7,848.75 is: 11,774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.57 : 38,069.97 = 7,848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.57/38,069.97 = 7,848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.57x = 38,069.97 × 7,848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.57x = 298,801,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,801,677.04/25,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.24

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