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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,391.96, 41,083.89 and 7,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,391.96, 41,083.89 and 7,669.27 is: 11,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,391.96 : 41,083.89 = 7,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,391.96/41,083.89 = 7,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,391.96x = 41,083.89 × 7,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,391.96x = 315,083,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,083,445.06/27,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.77

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