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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.91, 40,977.83 and 8,599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.91, 40,977.83 and 8,599.66 is: 12,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.91 : 40,977.83 = 8,599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.91/40,977.83 = 8,599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.91x = 40,977.83 × 8,599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.91x = 352,395,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,395,405.54/27,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.21

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