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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.21, 41,252.82 and 8,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.21, 41,252.82 and 8,787.84 is: 13,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.21 : 41,252.82 = 8,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.21/41,252.82 = 8,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.21x = 41,252.82 × 8,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.21x = 362,523,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,523,181.71/27,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.81

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