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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,516.69, 41,275.13 and 6,740.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,516.69, 41,275.13 and 6,740.19 is: 10,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,516.69 : 41,275.13 = 6,740.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,516.69/41,275.13 = 6,740.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,516.69x = 41,275.13 × 6,740.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,516.69x = 278,202,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,202,218.47/27,516.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.31

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