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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.37, 38,276.66 and 8,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.37, 38,276.66 and 8,871.73 is: 13,310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.37 : 38,276.66 = 8,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.37/38,276.66 = 8,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.37x = 38,276.66 × 8,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.37x = 339,580,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,580,148.46/25,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.41

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