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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.66, 38,741.92 and 8,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.66, 38,741.92 and 8,962.76 is: 13,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.66 : 38,741.92 = 8,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.66/38,741.92 = 8,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.66x = 38,741.92 × 8,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.66x = 347,234,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,234,530.90/25,837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.09

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