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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.63, 41,966.44 and 9,509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.63, 41,966.44 and 9,509.63 is: 14,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.63 : 41,966.44 = 9,509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.63/41,966.44 = 9,509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.63x = 41,966.44 × 9,509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.63x = 399,085,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,085,083.21/27,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.44

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