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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,338.61, 41,007.92 and 6,562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,338.61, 41,007.92 and 6,562.11 is: 9,843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,338.61 : 41,007.92 = 6,562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,338.61/41,007.92 = 6,562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,338.61x = 41,007.92 × 6,562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,338.61x = 269,098,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,098,461.40/27,338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.17

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