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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845, 38,767.50 and 8,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845, 38,767.50 and 8,316.60 is: 12,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845 : 38,767.50 = 8,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845/38,767.50 = 8,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845x = 38,767.50 × 8,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845x = 322,413,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,413,790.50/25,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.90

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