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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.92, 41,299.10 and 8,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.92, 41,299.10 and 8,806.25 is: 13,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.92 : 41,299.10 = 8,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.92/41,299.10 = 8,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.92x = 41,299.10 × 8,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.92x = 363,690,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,690,188.37/27,530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.25

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