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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.89, 41,272.07 and 9,984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.89, 41,272.07 and 9,984.09 is: 14,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.89 : 41,272.07 = 9,984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.89/41,272.07 = 9,984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.89x = 41,272.07 × 9,984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.89x = 412,064,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,064,061.37/27,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.13

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