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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,987.66, 41,976.90 and 8,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,987.66, 41,976.90 and 8,261.66 is: 12,391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,987.66 : 41,976.90 = 8,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,987.66/41,976.90 = 8,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,987.66x = 41,976.90 × 8,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,987.66x = 346,798,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,798,980.60/27,987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.14

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