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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.62, 38,308.09 and 8,004.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.62, 38,308.09 and 8,004.45 is: 12,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.62 : 38,308.09 = 8,004.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.62/38,308.09 = 8,004.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.62x = 38,308.09 × 8,004.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.62x = 306,635,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,635,006.43/25,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.60

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