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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.44, 41,963.73 and 8,253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.44, 41,963.73 and 8,253.87 is: 12,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.44 : 41,963.73 = 8,253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.44/41,963.73 = 8,253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.44x = 41,963.73 × 8,253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.44x = 346,363,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,363,172.14/27,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.42

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