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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.73, 38,663.55 and 8,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.73, 38,663.55 and 8,246.88 is: 12,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.73 : 38,663.55 = 8,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.73/38,663.55 = 8,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.73x = 38,663.55 × 8,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.73x = 318,853,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,853,657.22/25,775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.31

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