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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.62, 38,591.01 and 8,197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.62, 38,591.01 and 8,197.21 is: 12,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.62 : 38,591.01 = 8,197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.62/38,591.01 = 8,197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.62x = 38,591.01 × 8,197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.62x = 316,338,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,338,613.08/25,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.68

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