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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.53, 41,071.36 and 8,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.53, 41,071.36 and 8,662.28 is: 12,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.53 : 41,071.36 = 8,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.53/41,071.36 = 8,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.53x = 41,071.36 × 8,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.53x = 355,771,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,771,371.63/27,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.02

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