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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,930.16, 41,901.94 and 8,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,930.16, 41,901.94 and 8,208.28 is: 12,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,930.16 : 41,901.94 = 8,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,930.16/41,901.94 = 8,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,930.16x = 41,901.94 × 8,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,930.16x = 343,942,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,942,856.06/27,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.39

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