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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968, 41,954.40 and 9,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968, 41,954.40 and 9,248 is: 13,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968 : 41,954.40 = 9,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968/41,954.40 = 9,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968x = 41,954.40 × 9,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968x = 387,994,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,994,291.20/27,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.79

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