Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,442.56, 41,163.84 and 6,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,442.56, 41,163.84 and 6,666 is: 9,999
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,442.56 : 41,163.84 = 6,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,442.56/41,163.84 = 6,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,442.56x = 41,163.84 × 6,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,442.56x = 274,398,157.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,398,157.44/27,442.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,999
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