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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,500.52, 38,250.78 and 9,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,500.52, 38,250.78 and 9,073 is: 13,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,500.52 : 38,250.78 = 9,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,500.52/38,250.78 = 9,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,500.52x = 38,250.78 × 9,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,500.52x = 347,049,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,049,326.94/25,500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.50

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