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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,850.08, 38,766.96 and 8,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,850.08, 38,766.96 and 8,316 is: 12,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,850.08 : 38,766.96 = 8,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,850.08/38,766.96 = 8,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,850.08x = 38,766.96 × 8,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,850.08x = 322,386,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,386,039.36/25,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.37

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