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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,388.94, 41,087.25 and 8,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,388.94, 41,087.25 and 8,667 is: 13,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388.94 : 41,087.25 = 8,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388.94/41,087.25 = 8,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388.94x = 41,087.25 × 8,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388.94x = 356,103,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,103,195.75/27,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.72

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