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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.72, 41,956.64 and 9,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.72, 41,956.64 and 9,246.75 is: 13,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.72 : 41,956.64 = 9,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.72/41,956.64 = 9,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.72x = 41,956.64 × 9,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.72x = 387,962,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,962,560.92/27,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.29

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