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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.59, 38,999.63 and 8,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.59, 38,999.63 and 8,462.71 is: 12,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.59 : 38,999.63 = 8,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.59/38,999.63 = 8,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.59x = 38,999.63 × 8,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.59x = 330,042,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,042,558.80/25,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.12

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