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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.56, 41,070.72 and 6,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.56, 41,070.72 and 6,604 is: 9,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.56 : 41,070.72 = 6,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.56/41,070.72 = 6,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.56x = 41,070.72 × 6,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.56x = 271,231,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,231,034.88/27,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.97

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