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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.11, 40,603.97 and 8,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.11, 40,603.97 and 8,349 is: 12,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.11 : 40,603.97 = 8,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.11/40,603.97 = 8,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.11x = 40,603.97 × 8,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.11x = 339,002,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,002,545.53/27,069.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.59

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