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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,317.08, 40,979.94 and 9,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,317.08, 40,979.94 and 9,786.52 is: 14,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,317.08 : 40,979.94 = 9,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,317.08/40,979.94 = 9,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,317.08x = 40,979.94 × 9,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,317.08x = 401,051,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,051,002.41/27,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.33

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