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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.03, 41,994.86 and 9,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.03, 41,994.86 and 9,284.22 is: 13,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.03 : 41,994.86 = 9,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.03/41,994.86 = 9,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.03x = 41,994.86 × 9,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.03x = 389,889,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,889,472.69/27,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.60

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