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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.54, 12,398.06 and 2,025.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.54, 12,398.06 and 2,025.57 is: 3,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.54 : 12,398.06 = 2,025.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.54/12,398.06 = 2,025.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.54x = 12,398.06 × 2,025.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.54x = 25,113,189.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113,189.95/8,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.30

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