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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.95, 38,306.97 and 8,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.95, 38,306.97 and 8,009.16 is: 12,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.95 : 38,306.97 = 8,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.95/38,306.97 = 8,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.95x = 38,306.97 × 8,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.95x = 306,806,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,806,651.85/25,537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.75

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