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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.08, 41,256.10 and 9,736.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.08, 41,256.10 and 9,736.83 is: 14,600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.08 : 41,256.10 = 9,736.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.08/41,256.10 = 9,736.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.08x = 41,256.10 × 9,736.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.08x = 401,703,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,703,632.16/27,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.99

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