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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.97, 38,381.82 and 8,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.97, 38,381.82 and 8,058.17 is: 12,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.97 : 38,381.82 = 8,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.97/38,381.82 = 8,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.97x = 38,381.82 × 8,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.97x = 309,287,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,287,230.47/25,586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.68

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