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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,751.50, 41,627.25 and 6,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,751.50, 41,627.25 and 6,975 is: 10,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,751.50 : 41,627.25 = 6,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,751.50/41,627.25 = 6,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,751.50x = 41,627.25 × 6,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,751.50x = 290,350,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,350,068.75/27,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.50

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