Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,452, 41,178 and 6,675.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,452, 41,178 and 6,675.56 is: 10,013.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,452 : 41,178 = 6,675.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,452/41,178 = 6,675.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,452x = 41,178 × 6,675.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,452x = 274,886,209.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,886,209.68/27,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,013.34
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