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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,388.61, 41,084.36 and 8,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,388.61, 41,084.36 and 8,670.62 is: 13,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388.61 : 41,084.36 = 8,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388.61/41,084.36 = 8,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388.61x = 41,084.36 × 8,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388.61x = 356,226,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,226,624.73/27,388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.38

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