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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.92, 38,983.82 and 8,461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.92, 38,983.82 and 8,461.63 is: 12,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.92 : 38,983.82 = 8,461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.92/38,983.82 = 8,461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.92x = 38,983.82 × 8,461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.92x = 329,866,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,866,667.25/25,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.12

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