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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.46, 38,306.22 and 8,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.46, 38,306.22 and 8,008.64 is: 12,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.46 : 38,306.22 = 8,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.46/38,306.22 = 8,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.46x = 38,306.22 × 8,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.46x = 306,780,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,780,725.74/25,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.97

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