Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,146.28, 40,720 and 7,424.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,146.28, 40,720 and 7,424.72 is: 11,137.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,146.28 : 40,720 = 7,424.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,146.28/40,720 = 7,424.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,146.28x = 40,720 × 7,424.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,146.28x = 302,334,598.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,334,598.40/27,146.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,137.24
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