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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.33, 41,970.09 and 8,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.33, 41,970.09 and 8,253.32 is: 12,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.33 : 41,970.09 = 8,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.33/41,970.09 = 8,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.33x = 41,970.09 × 8,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.33x = 346,392,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,392,583.20/27,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.19

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