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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.39, 38,661.29 and 9,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.39, 38,661.29 and 9,127.82 is: 13,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.39 : 38,661.29 = 9,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.39/38,661.29 = 9,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.39x = 38,661.29 × 9,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.39x = 352,893,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,893,091.37/25,771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.21

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