Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.50, 41,043.75 and 6,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,362.50, 41,043.75 and 6,586 is: 9,879
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,362.50 : 41,043.75 = 6,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,362.50/41,043.75 = 6,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,362.50x = 41,043.75 × 6,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,362.50x = 270,314,137.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,314,137.50/27,362.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,879
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