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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.62, 38,954.79 and 8,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.62, 38,954.79 and 8,441.46 is: 12,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.62 : 38,954.79 = 8,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.62/38,954.79 = 8,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.62x = 38,954.79 × 8,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.62x = 328,835,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,835,301.59/25,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.77

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