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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,711.73, 41,573.84 and 9,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,711.73, 41,573.84 and 9,243.25 is: 13,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,711.73 : 41,573.84 = 9,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,711.73/41,573.84 = 9,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,711.73x = 41,573.84 × 9,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,711.73x = 384,277,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,277,350.36/27,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.96

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