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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.68, 38,419.20 and 8,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.68, 38,419.20 and 8,084.28 is: 12,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.68 : 38,419.20 = 8,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.68/38,419.20 = 8,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.68x = 38,419.20 × 8,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.68x = 310,591,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,591,570.18/25,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.48

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