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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.13, 41,023.69 and 6,572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.13, 41,023.69 and 6,572.63 is: 9,858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.13 : 41,023.69 = 6,572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.13/41,023.69 = 6,572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.13x = 41,023.69 × 6,572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.13x = 269,633,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,633,502.74/27,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.94

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