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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.93, 38,787.41 and 8,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.93, 38,787.41 and 8,329.66 is: 12,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.93 : 38,787.41 = 8,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.93/38,787.41 = 8,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.93x = 38,787.41 × 8,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.93x = 323,085,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,085,861.44/25,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.75

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