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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.73, 38,306.52 and 8,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.73, 38,306.52 and 8,009.28 is: 12,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.73 : 38,306.52 = 8,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.73/38,306.52 = 8,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.73x = 38,306.52 × 8,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.73x = 306,807,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,807,644.51/25,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.02

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