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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,843.59, 41,773.17 and 9,136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,843.59, 41,773.17 and 9,136.79 is: 13,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,843.59 : 41,773.17 = 9,136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,843.59/41,773.17 = 9,136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,843.59x = 41,773.17 × 9,136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,843.59x = 381,672,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,672,663.97/27,843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.74

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