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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.80, 38,475.90 and 8,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.80, 38,475.90 and 8,127.06 is: 12,182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.80 : 38,475.90 = 8,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.80/38,475.90 = 8,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.80x = 38,475.90 × 8,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.80x = 312,695,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,695,947.85/25,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.90

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