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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.30, 41,972.73 and 8,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.30, 41,972.73 and 8,255.42 is: 12,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.30 : 41,972.73 = 8,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.30/41,972.73 = 8,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.30x = 41,972.73 × 8,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.30x = 346,502,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,502,263.56/27,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.12

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