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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,517.68, 41,276.52 and 6,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,517.68, 41,276.52 and 6,741 is: 10,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,517.68 : 41,276.52 = 6,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,517.68/41,276.52 = 6,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,517.68x = 41,276.52 × 6,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,517.68x = 278,245,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,245,021.32/27,517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.50

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