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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.67, 40,913.46 and 8,807.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.67, 40,913.46 and 8,807.67 is: 13,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.67 : 40,913.46 = 8,807.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.67/40,913.46 = 8,807.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.67x = 40,913.46 × 8,807.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.67x = 360,352,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,352,254.24/27,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.49

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