Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,452.16, 41,166 and 8,728.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,452.16, 41,166 and 8,728.68 is: 13,089.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,452.16 : 41,166 = 8,728.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,452.16/41,166 = 8,728.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,452.16x = 41,166 × 8,728.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,452.16x = 359,324,840.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,324,840.88/27,452.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,089.13
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