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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,908.44, 41,862.66 and 9,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,908.44, 41,862.66 and 9,439 is: 14,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,908.44 : 41,862.66 = 9,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,908.44/41,862.66 = 9,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,908.44x = 41,862.66 × 9,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,908.44x = 395,141,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,141,647.74/27,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.50

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