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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.80, 38,963.70 and 8,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.80, 38,963.70 and 8,447.40 is: 12,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.80 : 38,963.70 = 8,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.80/38,963.70 = 8,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.80x = 38,963.70 × 8,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.80x = 329,141,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,141,959.38/25,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.10

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