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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.13, 38,692.37 and 8,262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.13, 38,692.37 and 8,262.73 is: 12,395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.13 : 38,692.37 = 8,262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.13/38,692.37 = 8,262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.13x = 38,692.37 × 8,262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.13x = 319,704,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,704,606.37/25,791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.91

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