Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,189.08, 40,779 and 7,463
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,189.08, 40,779 and 7,463 is: 11,193.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,189.08 : 40,779 = 7,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,189.08/40,779 = 7,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,189.08x = 40,779 × 7,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,189.08x = 304,333,677 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,333,677/27,189.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,193.23
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