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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,858.69, 41,758.68 and 9,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,858.69, 41,758.68 and 9,133.84 is: 13,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,858.69 : 41,758.68 = 9,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,858.69/41,758.68 = 9,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,858.69x = 41,758.68 × 9,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,858.69x = 381,417,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,417,056.06/27,858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.13

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