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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.52, 38,497.02 and 8,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.52, 38,497.02 and 8,133 is: 12,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.52 : 38,497.02 = 8,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.52/38,497.02 = 8,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.52x = 38,497.02 × 8,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.52x = 313,096,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,096,263.66/25,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.58

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