Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,405.88, 41,096 and 9,873.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,405.88, 41,096 and 9,873.40 is: 14,805.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,405.88 : 41,096 = 9,873.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,405.88/41,096 = 9,873.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,405.88x = 41,096 × 9,873.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,405.88x = 405,757,246.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,757,246.40/27,405.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,805.48
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