Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924, 41,886 and 7,147.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,924, 41,886 and 7,147.50 is: 10,721.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,924 : 41,886 = 7,147.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,924/41,886 = 7,147.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,924x = 41,886 × 7,147.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,924x = 299,380,185 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,380,185/27,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,721.25
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