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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.22, 41,955.89 and 9,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.22, 41,955.89 and 9,246.25 is: 13,871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.22 : 41,955.89 = 9,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.22/41,955.89 = 9,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.22x = 41,955.89 × 9,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.22x = 387,934,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,934,647.91/27,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.54

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