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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,246, 40,869 and 8,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,246, 40,869 and 8,778 is: 13,167

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,246 : 40,869 = 8,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,246/40,869 = 8,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,246x = 40,869 × 8,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,246x = 358,748,082
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,748,082/27,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167

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