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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.97, 38,878.98 and 8,380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.97, 38,878.98 and 8,380.89 is: 12,572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.97 : 38,878.98 = 8,380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.97/38,878.98 = 8,380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.97x = 38,878.98 × 8,380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.97x = 325,840,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,840,454.69/25,916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.47

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