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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.36, 41,995.34 and 9,274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.36, 41,995.34 and 9,274.69 is: 13,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.36 : 41,995.34 = 9,274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.36/41,995.34 = 9,274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.36x = 41,995.34 × 9,274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.36x = 389,493,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,493,759.94/27,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.81

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