Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,652, 41,478 and 9,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,652, 41,478 and 9,184 is: 13,776
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,652 : 41,478 = 9,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,652/41,478 = 9,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,652x = 41,478 × 9,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,652x = 380,933,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,933,952/27,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,776
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