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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.25, 38,664.93 and 8,243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.25, 38,664.93 and 8,243.37 is: 12,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.25 : 38,664.93 = 8,243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.25/38,664.93 = 8,243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.25x = 38,664.93 × 8,243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.25x = 318,729,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,729,324.01/25,778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.27

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