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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,382.56, 41,073.72 and 6,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,382.56, 41,073.72 and 6,606 is: 9,908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,382.56 : 41,073.72 = 6,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,382.56/41,073.72 = 6,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,382.56x = 41,073.72 × 6,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,382.56x = 271,332,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,332,994.32/27,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.97

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