Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,342, 41,013 and 8,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,342, 41,013 and 8,874 is: 13,311
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,342 : 41,013 = 8,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,342/41,013 = 8,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,342x = 41,013 × 8,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,342x = 363,949,362 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,949,362/27,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,311
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