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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.09, 38,301.15 and 8,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.09, 38,301.15 and 8,005.27 is: 12,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.09 : 38,301.15 = 8,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.09/38,301.15 = 8,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.09x = 38,301.15 × 8,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.09x = 306,611,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,611,047.06/25,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.91

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