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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558, 41,337 and 6,781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558, 41,337 and 6,781.50 is: 10,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558 : 41,337 = 6,781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558/41,337 = 6,781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558x = 41,337 × 6,781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558x = 280,326,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,326,865.50/27,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.25

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