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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.13, 38,946.92 and 9,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.13, 38,946.92 and 9,322.47 is: 13,985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.13 : 38,946.92 = 9,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.13/38,946.92 = 9,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.13x = 38,946.92 × 9,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.13x = 363,081,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,081,446.68/25,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.58

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