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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.34, 41,270.78 and 8,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.34, 41,270.78 and 8,795.04 is: 13,193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.34 : 41,270.78 = 8,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.34/41,270.78 = 8,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.34x = 41,270.78 × 8,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.34x = 362,978,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,978,160.93/27,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.29

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