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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,806.16, 41,711.52 and 8,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,806.16, 41,711.52 and 8,084.70 is: 12,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,806.16 : 41,711.52 = 8,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,806.16/41,711.52 = 8,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,806.16x = 41,711.52 × 8,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,806.16x = 337,225,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,225,125.74/27,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.71

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